Bengaluru FC 2-2 Kerala Blasters: Aimen rescues Blasters with late goal vs Blues

Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters LIVE: Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC were engaged in a thrilling encounter in their second Durand Cup 2023 Group C matchup. The Blasters took an early lead which was then later canceled by the Blues. Back in the second half, the Blues scored again to lead the game for the first time. In the dying minutes of the game, Aimen restored parity for the Blasters

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Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters Preview:

Bengaluru, the defending champion, and Kerala Blasters square off in an effort to maintain their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds. Blues drew 1-1 with Indian Air Force to open the defence of their championship on Monday. After being down early, debutant Salam assisted coach Bibiano Fernandes’ team in stealing a point.

On the other hand, Gokulam Kerala defeated Ivan Vukomanovic’s team 4-3. Adrian Luna, Prabir Das, and Justine Emmanuel all scored goals. However, they fell short of mounting a successful comeback against the Malabarians. The Blasters must win both of their final two games to avoid complications. If not, they may have to rely on outcomes from other sources.

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The two teams have previously faced off in the Durand Cup, with Bengaluru coming out on top 2-0 that year. Goals from Leon Augustine and Namgyal Bhutia were provided as a courtesy. Most recently, a 1-1 draw featured goals from Roy Krishna and Dimitris Diamantakos. It happened when the clubs clashed in the April Hero Super Cup.

Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters Predicted Starting XIs

Bengaluru FC (4-3-3): Sahil Poonia; Robin Yadav, Parag Shrivas, Shankar Sampingraj, Thokchom Malemngamba Singh; Harsh Patre, Bekey Oram, Shreyas Ketkar; Edmund Lalrindika, Ashish Jha, Salam Johnson Singh. 

Kerala Blasters (4-3-3): Sachin Suresh; Pritam Kotal, Hormipam Ruivah, Marko Leskovic, Prabir Das; Jeakson Singh, Mohammed Azhar, Mohammed Aimen; Adrián Luna, Rahul KP, Dimitrios Diamantakos.  

Match Details:

Match: Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters

Venue: Kishore Bharati Krirangan

Date: 18th August

Kick off: 6.00 PM

Live Streaming: Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters live streaming will be on Sony LIV

Live Telecast: BFC vs KBFC Durand Cup live telecast will be on Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD