Jaipur: Rajasthan United FC suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Gokulam Kerala FC in their second home match of the Indian Football League season at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Saturday.Despite a determined performance from the Desert Warriors, Gokulam Kerala FC managed to secure all three points with a solitary goal. Rajasthan United FC, who lost their season’s opening game against Sreenidi Deccan by the same margin, continued to fight throughout the contest but were unable to find the equaliser.It was Crislan Da Silva’s 68th-minute strike which settled the contest for the two-time champions and earned the Brazilian the man-of-the-match award.The win took Gokulam to the top of the table with six points from two matches, while Rajasthan remained at the bottom.Gokulam Kerala will next face Nagaland United Sports Club in Dimapur on Nov 14, while RUFC play their next match away in Rourkela against Samaleswari Sporting Odisha on Nov 15.
Rajasthan United FC will play their second home outing of the Indian Football League 2026-27 season against Gokulam Kerala FC on Saturday at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium
The occasion was graced by the presence of several distinguished guests and dignitaries, reflecting the growing support and encouragement for football in Rajasthan. Suresh Mishra attended the match as the chief guest, while Ramprasad, Senior Pracharak and RSS Patron, was present as the guest of honour.The club also welcomed Ravindra Panchal, senior strategic adviser and PRO, Rajasthan United FC; Dilip Singh Shekhawat, secretary, Rajasthan Football Association; Trilok Khandelwal, joint secretary, Rajasthan United FC; KK Tak, chairperson, Rajasthan United FC; and Roshni Tak, director, Rajasthan United FC. Their presence added significance to the occasion and demonstrated the continued encouragement extended towards the development and promotion of football in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan United FC suffer a narrow 0-1 defeat against Gokulam Kerala FC in their second home match of the Indian Football League 2026-27 season at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday (Pic credit: RUFC)
Despite the loss KK Tak, chairperson, Rajasthan United FC, applauded the team for putting up a strong fight.“I would first like to express my sincere gratitude to our esteemed guests and dignitaries for taking the time to join us and encourage Rajasthan United FC. I would also like to thank all our supporters, fans and football enthusiasts who came to the stadium and stood behind our team. Your presence, enthusiasm and unwavering support mean a great deal to us.As far as the match is concerned, while the result was not what we had hoped for, I appreciate the commitment, effort and fighting spirit demonstrated by our players on the pitch. We recognise the areas where we need to improve, and we will continue working hard to strengthen our performance in the upcoming fixtures. Football is a journey of challenges and learning, and I am confident that our team will take these lessons positively and come back stronger. We remain committed to our journey and to the development of football in Rajasthan. We look forward to your continued support as we move ahead together.”Rajasthan United FC will now shift their focus to the upcoming outing against Samaleswari Sporting Odisha on November 15, 2026, as the Desert Warriors look to bounce back and return to winning ways in the IFL 2026–27 campaign.
