Crislan’s stoppage-time header hands Gokulam Kerala dramatic win over debutants Samaleswari

Gokulam Kerala claimed a dramatic win over debutants Samaleswari after Pereyra Diaz converted a penalty in the 90th minute.

Decisive moment arrives late

The match appeared to be heading toward its conclusion when the referee awarded Gokulam Kerala a spot-kick. The decision followed a header from Diaz that was stopped by Rafi’s hand inside the penalty area.

Diaz took responsibility for the resulting penalty and converted it himself, delivering the decisive moment late in the contest.

Late pressure rewarded

The incident gave Gokulam Kerala the breakthrough they needed in the closing stages. For Samaleswari, the late concession turned a tightly contested match into a defeat on their debut.

Gokulam Kerala’s victory was secured by Diaz’s composure from the spot after the handball decision in the box.