SLK 2026: Super-sub Shanu strikes late as Thiruvananthapuram Kombans pips Kannur Warriors 3-2
It was the first win for the Thiruvananthapuram Kombans in regulation time, who took an early lead through Joao Parades in the sixth minute.
It was the first win for the Thiruvananthapuram Kombans in regulation time, who took an early lead through Joao Parades in the sixth minute.
The tale of woes continues for the defending champion Kannur Warriors in the Super League Kerala. The Warriors went down 2-3 to Thiruvananthapuram Kombans to slump to their third defeat of the season.
With seven points, it is now placed second from the bottom. Thrissur Magic is last with four points.
The Kombans are in third place with eight points. Forca Kochi, with 13 points, is on top of the table, followed by Calicut FC (11), Malappuram FC (eight) and Kombans.
It was the first win for the Kombans in regulation time, who took an early lead through Joao Parades in the sixth minute.
But M. Umashankar made it 1-1 for the Warriors in the 23rd minute. The visiting side went ahead again in injury time through a goal from R. Shinu, but a couple of minutes later, Bogdan Stamenkovic equalised for the Warriors.
The score remained 2-2 till second-half substitute Shanu Stellus struck for Kombans with a minute remaining in normal time, securing full points for the visiting side.
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