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86’ GOOOALLLLLL!!!! KERALA BLASTERS SCOREES!!!! SANDEEP SINGH FINDS THE NET!! Kerala Blasters has finally the lead as the crowd erupts inside the stadium. Amrinder Singh makes a huge error as he misses the cross sent in by Bryce Miranda from the left. The ball falls to Sandeep who heads the ball inside the empty goal. A late potential winner for KBFC. Odisha FC: Amrinder Singh (GK), Narender Gahlot, Carlos Delgado (C), Sahil Panwar, Osama Malik, Raynier Fernandes, Thoiba Singh, Isaac Chhakchhuak, Victor Rodriguez, Nandhakumar Sekar, Pedro Martin. Match Preview When Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters last met in the ISL in late October, the Kochi team was on a losing streak. The Blasters had lost three matches in a row during that phase including the one against Odisha. The Blasters are now going through a happy phase, having won five of their last six matches and drawing the other, the last encounter against Chennaiyin FC last week. The Blasters meet Odisha again at the Nehru Stadium here on Monday and the encounter promises to be interesting. “I think this is one of the most important matches of the season because both of us have the same number of points (19). We have been playing good football lately, and so have they,” said Ishfaq Ahmed, the Blasters’ assistant coach. “We respect them and their coach, but it’s a match on home soil for us. The support of fans and the home ground advantage tips the scales in our favour.” Like Blasters, Odisha had drawn its last match (goalles...

The entry of the Kerala Blasters in the inaugural season of the Indian Super League was something of a spectacle. Of course, there were the odd teams from Kerala playing football in a few football leagues, but the Kerala Blasters came in with a bang. They also managed to resonate with the footballing faithful of the state, something that has seen the club boast of the biggest fan-base for an Indian football club. During home games, the Blasters faithful turn out in phenomenal numbers, averaging anywhere between 40,000 to 55,000 fans per match. With matches being played behind closed doors for the upcoming season, the Blasters will be at somewhat of a disadvantage. However, with Kibu Vicuna at the helm, the team seems to have found the balance between Indian and overseas players. From the outset, the Blasters are favorites to claim a playoffs spot at the very least for the 2020/21 season of the Indian Super League. Also see: Kerala Blasters Fixtures Background Prasad V Potluri and Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendular eventually secured the rights for a Kochi-based franchise in the Indian Super League. Sandesh Jhingan, who would go on to become a legend at the club was part of their first draft. Ishfaq Ahmed, Milagres Gonsalves, Nirmal Chhetri and a few others were among the first players drafted to the club. David James, Michael Chopra, and Iain Hume were among the first overseas players to be recruited in the first season. Iain Hume was named the captain for the season...

Kerala Blasters FC have never won the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) but have come agonisingly close in the past. They have finished as runners-up on three occasions, losing the final in 2014, 2016, and 2021-22 seasons. In fact, their last two finals went all the way to the penalty shootout where it ended in heartbreak for the fans. The runners-up of the 2021-22 season are determined to go one step further this season and clinch their maiden Hero ISL trophy. But, in order to claim the coveted trophy, they must conquer three more opponents. Ivan Vukomanovic’s side finished fifth in the ISL 2022-23 standings and will face their southern rivals Bengaluru FC in the playoff knockout game at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday. Kerala Blasters FC have recently struggled in away games, losing their last five matches on the road and scoring just twice but this time around they will be keen to turn their fortunes. Key stats in Hero ISL 2022-23 Matches: 20, Wins: 10, Draw: 1, Losses: 9, Goals Scored: 28, Goals Conceded: 28, Points: 31 Tactical Profile Vukomanovic prefers to maintain a balanced approach between attack and defence in his general strategy, which has led him to opt for a 4-4-2 formation ever since joining Kerala Blasters FC in the Hero ISL. The Serbian tactician has used the 4-4-2 formation in 19 out of 20 games this season. However, the personnel were altered as a result of injuries, cards, and poor form. The likes of Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Ruivah Hormipam, Jeakson ...

7 ഇത്തവണത്തെ പുതു വർഷ ആഘോഷം! ⚽️We kick off 2023 against Last year proved to be a very fruitful one for Kerala Blasters as they reached the Reflecting on the last 12 months and looking ahead to what lies ahead, their head coach Ivan Vukomanovic said: "Well, if we speak in those terms, saying 'last year' or 'this year', it's feels like a long period, but it was last week, actually. It's true that we are in a positive flow and positive momentum. "Even last season, when we were in the bubble, we had, after our difficult start, an unbeaten run - can't remember it - of 10 games or something like that. It is very important that, especially in December and January, as a team, you stay in that positive momentum because that's the most important part of the season, where we must try to collect points in order to be on top, in order to stay among the best and participate in the playoffs, which is, which is our objective of course." Vukomanovic insisted that he is happy with how things have turned out so far and is hopeful that it remains that way. He explained: "We're in a part of the season where we work really well, and we don't have problems with the squad. So far, we are very happy with our medical reports, with everything that's happening around, and we just want to continue like that. "Then when you start increasing your physical level, mental level, and also the playing patterns that you try to repeat during the games and it brings results, then you get also the self-confidenc...

All the highlights from the Indian Super League opening fixture between Kerala Blasters and ATK Mohun Bagan, being played at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, Kerala. Kerala Blasters started on the front foot and scored a well-deserved opener. But ATKMB weathered the storm and took a 2-1 lead into the break. They added on the lead before a mistake from Vishal Kaith almost gave Blasters a chance to sneak back in. But two quick goals from counterattacks quelled the danger as Juan Ferrando and his men sealed a memorable 5-2 win in Kochi. 60’ ATKMB has steadied itself after a rocky start. It is holding Blasters at an arm’s length, with the home side unable to create anything substantial after the restart. Finally, something gave. Jessel’s cross from the left is almost headed in by Hamill for an own goal. Kaith then pushes away the rebound header. CHAOS!! 45’ Kaliuzhnyi and Luna link up down the left and wins a corner. It is Puitea who swings it in. Pritam Kotal is down after a head injury. He is back up and the game continues. The Tuskers tries to penetrate the ATKMB box through both wings, but the visitor holds strong and gets into the half with a 2-1 lead. 3’ ATK Mohun Bagan kicks off the game. Kerala Blasters in its yellow home kits and the visitors in white. Sahala with an early chance. He is released by an Ivan through ball. He tries to dribble past the goalkeeper. But, Vishal Kaith was composed and steals it from his feet. Early moments of the game and...