I LEAGUE CHAMPIONs VS ISL SEMI-FINALISTS!
Possibly the future rivalry between ATKMB and GOKULAM FC will be there in present. As blth teams will face each other on the match day 1 of the AFC CUP campaign. This will be mouth watering match and also the test of superiority and quality. The claim of each club will be tested on the field and off the field too. I LEAGUE VS ISL DEBATE! The conflicts between the two leagues, the supporters, and journalists are always there. Everyone has their say but only the performances can give the real picture. The complex situation where the winner of every league identifies themselves as the champion of India. The test will be there in coming 3 matchdays. I league clubs and the break at the international level. Being away from the AFC competitions, this will be the first assignment of any I league in the AFC cup. The performance here would suffice the opportunity given and also justify the spot reserved fof the I league. Gokulam would try to use it as an experience for the futur...