KBFC vs FCG HIGHLIGHTS: KBFC 3-1 FCG, Kerala Blasters edge past FC Goa in all around dominant encounter- Check HIGHLIGHTS

Triyasha Chatterjee

Monday, Nov 14, 2022 5:35 am

KBFC vs FCG HIGHLIGHTS: Kerala Blasters 3-1 FC Goa HIGHLIGHTS: Kerala Blasters ended their 10-game winless streak that spanned 6 years, against FC Goa with an assertive 3-1 victory in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, their first since November 2016. Goals from Adrian Luna, Dimitrios Diamantakos and […]

KBFC vs FCG HIGHLIGHTS: Kerala Blasters 3-1 FC Goa HIGHLIGHTS: Kerala Blasters ended their 10-game winless streak that spanned 6 years, against FC Goa with an assertive 3-1 victory in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, their first since November 2016. Goals from Adrian Luna, Dimitrios Diamantakos and Ivan Kaliuzhnyi within the space of ten minutes secured all three points for the Blasters. Noah Sadaoui scored for the Gaurs. Follow Indian Super League and ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.

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KBFC vs FCG HIGHLIGHTS: KBFC 3-1 FCG, Kerala Blasters edge past FC Goa in all around dominant encounter- Check HIGHLIGHTS

Sahal Abdul Samad reclaimed his spot in the lineup as Saurav Mandal dropped to the bench for the hosts. For the visitors, Aibanbha Dohling replaced the injured Mohamed Fares Arnaout in defence, and Alvaro Vazquez was ushered straight into the starting eleven against his former club as Redeem Tlang dropped to the bench and Sadaoui moved to the wing.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱!

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— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) November 13, 2022

Both sides’ defences were on top until the 42nd minute when Luna fired the hosts in front. Rahul KP’s cross from the right flank missed Luna’s diving header before it reached Samad. The winger’s off-balance shot rolled into the path of Luna who tapped it in from close range.

Decibels went through the roof moments later as the Blasters were awarded a penalty at the stroke of half-time. Diamantakos was taken out by Anwar Ali after the Gaurs failed to clear their lines. The Greek striker stepped up to take it and sent Dheeraj Moirangthem the wrong way from the spot.

KBFC vs FCG HIGHLIGHTS: KBFC 3-1 FCG, Kerala Blasters edge past FC Goa in all around dominant encounter- Check HIGHLIGHTS

In the 52nd minute, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi went top of the Hero ISL goals chart with a long-range screamer. Diamantakos squared the ball into the path of Kaliuzhnyi. The Ukrainian was allowed space and time to pull the trigger with his left foot and Dheeraj had no chance of stopping the curling effort.

KBFC vs FCG HIGHLIGHTS: KBFC 3-1 FCG, Kerala Blasters edge past FC Goa in all around dominant encounter- Check HIGHLIGHTS

The Gaurs pulled one back in the 67th minute. Seriton Fernandes found an unmarked Sadaoui with a lofted cross into the box. The winger kept his header on target and pulled a goal back for his side, but the Gaurs couldn’t manufacture any substantial chances after that one. The solitary goal helped FC Goa’s goal difference enough to retain the fourth spot.

The three points lifted Kerala Blasters up into fifth place, level on points with FC Goa. The Blasters will look to capitalise on this momentum when they visit Hyderabad FC on November 19, Saturday for their next game. The Gaurs will return to Fatorda for their next game against ATK Mohun Bagan on November 20, Sunday.

KBFC vs FCG HIGHLIGHTS: KBFC 3-1 FCG, Kerala Blasters edge past FC Goa in all around dominant encounter- Check HIGHLIGHTS

Kerala Blasters Starting XI: Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Soraisham Sandeep Singh, Ruivah Hormipam, Nishu Kumar, Marko Leskovic, Adrian Luna (C), Jeakson Singh, Sahal Samad, Dimitrios Diamantakos, Rahul Kannoly Praveen and Ivan Kaliuzhnyi.

FC Goa Starting XI: Dheeraj Moirangthem (GK), Anwar Ali, Seriton Fernandes, Saviour Gama, Aibanbha Dohling, Brandon Fernandes (C), Ayush Dev Chhetri, Iker Guarrotxena, Eduardo Bedia Pelaez, Noah Wail Sadaoui and Alvaro Vazquez.