Kombans come back to beat Malappuram 4–2 on penalties

Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC came from behind in Super League Kerala on Sunday, equalising with two goals in stoppage time before winning the shootout 4–2 against Malappuram FC after a 2–2 draw.

Malappuram led from the 14th minute through Amadou Soukouna and were 1–0 ahead at half-time. Muhammed Risvan, who had come on as a substitute in the 63rd minute, made it 2–0 in the 64th minute.

Kombans pulled a goal back through substitute Joseph Gordon in the first minute of stoppage time (90+1).

Kiatalua Tadeu Emous then scored the equaliser in the eighth minute of stoppage time (90+8), and the match went to penalties, which Kombans won 4–2.

Kombans are fourth in the table with four points from three matches. Malappuram are fifth with two points from three. Calicut FC top the standings with eight points, ahead of Kannur Warriors FC on seven and Forca Kochi FC on five.

Kombans face Forca Kochi FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on Friday 16 October. Malappuram are at home to Thrissur Magic FC at Payyanad Stadium, Manjeri, on Saturday 17 October.