Chittagong: Henry Kisekka's brace helped Gokulam Kerala FC sink Bangladesh Premier League winner Bashundhara Kings 3-1 in their opening match of Sheikh Kamal International Club Tournament here on Tuesday.

Riding on Henry's opener in the 24th minute, Gokulam doubled their lead in the 31st minute through a superb free-kick by Nathaniel Garcia. Henry completed his brace in the 46th to put Gokulam 3-0 in front against their famed opponents. Motin Mia pulled one back in the 74th.

Gokulam started the match on high intensity with constant pressing up the field to carve out chances. Kisekka had a good chance in the 15th itself, but he floundered it by shooting wide.

Henry was the tormentor-in-chief up front and his efforts soon helped Gokulam score the opener. After receiving a well-lobbed ball from the midfield he turned quickly to run into the middle of box and managed to beat the goalie.

Soon followed Nathaniel Garcia's goal. The Trinidad and Tobago winger, who came in as a replacement for Marcus, scored from a beautifully-taken set-piece as he curved the ball to the top left corner of the post to make it 2-0.

Henry scored another at the start of the second half to put Gokulam in control. However, Bashundhara Kings slowly tried to crawl back into the game with a 74th minute strike by Motin Mia. Gokulam defence held their nerve to complete a fine win.

Gokulam face Malaysian club Terengganu FC in their next match on Thursday.

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