Kannur Warriors FC return to winning ways, defeating Forca Kochi FC 2-1 at home in Super League Kerala game
Kannur ended their home win drought
Kannur Warriors secured a 2-1 victory against Forca Kochi FC on the 9th of October, 2026, at the Jawahar Municipal Stadium in the first game of the Round 3 fixtures of Super League Kerala 2026.
In the first half, after multiple attacking exchanges between both sides, it was Kannur Warriors who found the opener of the game, courtesy of Stamenkovic, who headed in a perfectly tailored cross from Nijo Gilbert.
Kannur yet again drew blood early in the second half, this time off Faslu Rahman, from yet again a teasing cross from Nijo Gilbert.
However, the two-goal advantage did not last long as Forca Kochi struck back within just two minutes, thanks to Rahul Raju, who tapped in the ball after being in the right place to connect with a cross from Harshal Rahman.
Despite trying their best to find an equaliser, Forca Kochi failed to bring scores to parity and at full-time, Kannur Warriors secured a thrilling 2-1 win, bringing a halt to Forca Kochi’s unbeaten streak.
Here is a detailed report of the Super League Kerala 2026 game between Kannur Warriors FC and Forca Kochi FC.
Stamenkovic provides the Warriors advantage
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Forca Kochi FC initiated the proceedings, and they started the game with an intent to attack, with the likes of Diljith and Rahul Raju, who attempted shots and crosses early in the game. The Warriors came so close to scoring in the 6th minute.
Manoj made a quick run into the final third and won a foul from a dangerous position, which Asier Gomes stepped up to take. Gomes delivered a well-planned carpet cross to Varo Alvarez, who took a shot that was saved by Jaimy Joy.
Kannur Warriors also came close to scoring in a similar free-kick situation, where Eliton Junior provided a searching ball to Salman, whose header missed the goal by inches. From then on, the game was mainly concentrated in the midfield, with both teams having a fair share of attacking initiatives with crosses inside the box, which did not really test the backline.
In the 39th minute, Kannur Warriors broke the deadlock after a well-executed play. Nijo Gilbert, similar to last game, delivered a teasing cross inside the six-yard area to Bogdan Stamenkovic, who made no mistake in heading the ball past Jaimy Joy and gave the hosts the lead. Despite winning a free kick in the final seconds of the first half, Kochi failed to convert it, and at the stroke of the break, Kannur Warriors were leading 1-0.
Kannur secure the win against 10-man Kochi
In the 49th minute, Kannur Warriors found their second goal of the game. Nijo Gilbert, yet again, provided a brilliant carpet cross inside the box, which, after a slight deflection from Renan, went straight to Faslu Rahman, who took a curving shot to the far post to double the advantage for Kannur.
Forca Kochi FC responded quickly and scored the opening goal for Forca Kochi FC. Harshal Rahman provided a brilliant cross from the right, which Rahul Raju tapped in to find the back of the net and reduce the deficit.
Forca Kochi continued to attack, but this time, the Kannur defence excellently prevented the visitors from scoring. Rahul Raju and Enrique kept the attacks alive, but almost every time, the ball evaded the goal.
In the 87th minute of the game, Nithin Madhu was given a red card following a reaction to a Kannur player after a challenge, and ten-man Forca Kochi were too late to snatch the advantage from Kannur Warriors and at full-time, Kannur Warriors secured a 2-1 victory at their home.
Upcoming matches in Super League Kerala
On the 10th, the action moves to the Corporation Stadium, Thrissur, where Thrissur Magic FC will face Calicut FC for the second matchday of Round 3 in the Super League Kerala 2026.
For the final game of the round, Thiruvananthapuram Kombans will face Malappuram FC at the Chandrashekaran Nair Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on the 11th of October.
Fans all across India can watch the Super League Kerala 2026 Malabar derby between Calicut FC and Malappuram FC digitally on Zee5, alongside linear coverage on Unite8 Sports. Fans from the UAE can enjoy the Super League Kerala action with Etisalat.
What was the result of the Kannur Warriors FC vs Forca Kochi FC match in Super League Kerala 2026?
Kannur Warriors FC defeated Forca Kochi FC 2-1 on October 9, 2026, at the Jawahar Municipal Stadium in Kannur. Bogdan Stamenkovic opened the scoring for Kannur Warriors in the 39th minute, followed by Faslu Rahman’s goal in the 49th minute. Rahul Raju scored for Forca Kochi two minutes later to reduce the deficit.
Why did Forca Kochi FC finish the match with 10 players?
Forca Kochi FC were reduced to 10 players in the 87th minute after Nithin Madhu received a red card following a reaction to a Kannur Warriors player after a challenge.
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