Diamond Harbour FC strengthened its hold at the top of the table with a commanding 5-2 win over Gokulam Kerala FC in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani on Saturday.

The defeat confirmed Gokulam Kerala’s place in the relegation phase.

Bouba Aminou had given the Malabarians the lead in the 17th minute, but Luka Majcen equalised for Diamond Harbour in the first half. Hugo Díaz then scored twice in quick succession early in the second half, while further goals from Jobby Justin and R. Ramdinthara sealed an emphatic victory for the host.

Rahul Raju netted Gokulam Kerala’s second goal of the match. Hugo Díaz was named Player of the Match for his standout performance.

Diamond Harbour completed Round One firmly at the top of the table with 22 points from nine matches, while Gokulam Kerala remained in the bottom four with eight points from the same number of games.

Shillong wins big

Shillong Lajong hit six past Aizawl FC for a crushing 6-1 victory.

Tremiki Lamurong scored a brace for the home side, while Phrangki Buam, Everbrightson Sana, Gladdy Kharbuli and Lamlallian Vaiphei scored the other goals. Lalhriatpuia scored the consolation goal for Aizawl.

Shillong Lajong moved into second place in the table, temporarily, with 17 points from nine matches. Meanwhile, Aizawl, with the defeat, has slipped to seventh, which has confirmed its place in the relegation phase.

Published on Apr 18, 2026