Gokulam beats Salgaocar to enter AWES Cup final

The match was played at Duler Football Stadium in Mapusa on Friday. Gokulam FC will now play the finals against Dempo Sports Club on Sunday.

 The visitors from Kerala Gokulam FC will now meet Dempo Sports Club in the final on Sunday at 3.45pm at the Duler Stadium in Mapusa.

After close to half an hour, Salgaocar created the first chance as Gilbert Oliveira found Harmanjot Singh unmarked inside the box but Harmanjot’s attempt was stopped by Gokulam goalkeeper Hemanta Gosh.

In the second session, Gokulam were the better side and went close in the 51st minute when Adelaja’s power-packed right footer missed the target by a whisker.

Gokulam tasted blood in the closing stages of the match through Adelaja.

The Nigerian striker had scored in each of his team’s two previous matches and struck again in the semi-final.

In the 86th minute, Salgaocar’s defence fumbled and allowed Adelaja an easy passage towards goal.

The Nigerian grabbed the opportunity with both hands as he coolly lobbed the ball into the unguarded goal.