Captain Mailson Alves's solitary goal in the first half helped Thrissur Magic upset holders Calicut FC in a Super League Kerala match at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Saturday.

The Brazilian scored the winner with a header from a corner in the 36th minute. Calicut had failed to beat Thrissur across two meetings in the inaugural season. 

Calicut, led by K Prasanth, began brightly but felt vulnerable from set pieces, as shortly after Alves' opener, Thrissur nearly made it 2-0 when Francis Addo made an acrobatic effort. Hajmal made a brilliant save to deny the Ghanaian. 

Colombian Sebastian Rincon hit the post early in the second half as Calicut searched for an equaliser. 

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At the other end, Addo missed another opportunity to double the advantage. 

Thiruvananthapuram Kombans had edged Forca Kochi 1-0 on Friday. Malappuram FC and Kannur Warriors will play the final game of round two at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Sunday.

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