Mancheri ∙ Payyanath is the last match of the I-League today. Spectators can expect a great match as hosts Gokulam Kerala take on Imphal Trau FC from Manipur. If they win today, the game will be on fire as both teams have a chance to finish third in the points table. The I-League did not see the enthusiasm that filled the gallery for Kerala’s matches in the Santosh Trophy. In the last match, Churchill even had the crowd cheering for Goa. The Gokulam team is hoping that more people will come for the last home match at Payyanath. The Spanish coach of Gokulam, Frances Bonnet, is preparing the team for the second match today, confident of winning the first game.
He is satisfied with the team’s current performance but says there is room for improvement. The next home matches will be at Kozhikode Corporation Stadium. If former Blasters player Abdul Haku, who is also from the district, plays for Gokulam today, it will be exciting for Malappuram as well. Games including today’s are crucial for Gokulam, who entered the I-League this year with the slogan ‘Arpo Hatrico’. Payyanad Stadium is also a lucky ground for the team as it has helped Gokulam to score 13 points unbeaten in 5 matches so far. The team currently in fourth place needs more wins to move up the points table.