Kannur Warriors Edge Past Thrissur Magic with Extra Time Heroics for a Thrilling 2-1 Victory

In the second match of the Super League Kerala (SLK), Kannur Warriors secured a 2-1 victory over Thrissur Magic FC, showcasing a dominant performance on the field.
In the first half, Kannur Warriors posed early threats to Thrissur Magic FC, but Thrissur’s counterattacks struggled due to a lack of support for CK Vineeth in the attacking third. However, the dynamics shifted as Thrissur’s midfield began to back their offensive plays. Kannur Warriors squandered four clear chances that could have changed the game. Seizing the opportunity from a defensive lapse near the box, Abhijith Sarkar received a perfect assist from CK Vineeth and finished with class, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

The second half kicked off with Kannur pushing hard for an equalizer, but their attack often lacked intent and struggled to provide adequate service to the two forwards up front. Thrissur Magic posed a consistent threat in the final third whenever they had possession. Kannur’s best opportunity came in the 64th minute, seizing on a mispass from Thrissur’s midfielders, but the resulting shot went straight to the goalkeeper Sanjeevan. Another promising chance followed at the 66th minute when Adrian Sardinero’s shot sailed over the crossbar. Kannur Warriors maintained pressure with more attacks and possession in the final third throughout the second half.

In the 71st minute, David Grande scored the much-anticipated equalizer for Kannur after a long throw from Vikas was mishandled by the defender, landing perfectly at Grande’s feet. Thrissur continued to face the same issues as in the first half, with CK Vineeth isolated up front as they defended deep. Kannur kept up the pressure, frequently threatening Thrissur’s goal. A slight tweak in midfield positions appeared to provide the crucial support needed for the front two, boosting Kannur’s attacking momentum.
85th minute yet again Adrian had a great chance to get Kannur to a lead, ball sailed past the cross bar yet again.
In the 88th minute, Hendry received a 50-50 second yellow card, resulting in a red and reducing Thrissur to 10 men. Kannur was awarded a free kick, but it went straight into the wall. Despite the missed opportunity, Kannur continued to dominate the game with relentless attacks, keeping the pressure on Thrissur as they looked to capitalize on their numerical advantage.

In the 94th minute, Kannur Warriors took a well-deserved lead from a corner kick. Left-footer Pragyan Gogoi delivered a perfect ball to the far post, where the unmarked center-back Alvaro Álvarez was waiting to head it in. This goal capped off Kannur’s relentless pressure and gave them the lead they had been fighting for throughout the match.