Coach A.M. Sreedharan was a happy man after his side defeated one of the best teams in India, Dempo Sports Club, by a solitary goal. We caught up with the veteran coach after the match.

Viva Kerala managed to hold on to the precious lead and shocked title-contenders Dempo SC by 1-0. The goal was scored by Reuben Senyo. More details to follow!

Another home tie for ‘Neelapada’ but a tougher opponent – Dempo who are currently the I-League table toppers.  The home team is in the middle of a sluggish crab-fight with five other clubs and will be desperate for pulling off a result.
Dempo, on the other hand, have moved four point away from Mahindra and six away from Kolkata clubs Mohun Bagan and Chirag United.  They have been getting everything right for the last few matches but will be wary of a sturdy Viva unit that is not easy to beat at home.
The last time the two teams played each other, Dempo beat Viva Kerala 3-1 with Sunil Chetri, Ranty Martins Soleye and Joaquim Abraches scoring a goal apiece after T Karma had given Viva a shock lead in the opening fifteen to twenty minutes.

Viva Kerala were held to a 1-1 draw by Goa's Salgaocar SC: The Goan side went ahead early in the match, but captain M.P. Sakeer managed to equalize for Viva. Read the exclusive match report!