Dimitrios Diamantakos' brace in the first half sealed the three points for Kerala Blasters FC, helping them return to winning ways and climb to the third spot in the ISL standings. The win against the Highlanders also meant that the Blasters recorded their fifth straight win at home in Kochi
Two quick-fire goals by Dimitrios Diamantakos in the span of three minutes at the end of the first half helped Kerala Blasters FC return to winning ways. No goals were scored in the second half after a stern performance from NorthEast United FC. The Highlanders created plenty chances as they
The Blasters need eleven points from their last six matches to seal a playoff berth for a second successive season and the Serbian head coach has urged his team to approach their final six matches with the right attitude.
Unlike the reverse fixture, FC Goa started on the front foot and Iker Guarrotxena calmly slotted in a penalty at the 35th minute to hand the home side the lead.
Kerala Blasters FC are in third spot, and they will aim to qualify for the playoffs for a second straight season. Vukomanovic said his team need to prepare well for the upcoming games to make the playoffs and called for consistency.
Goals from Iker Guarrotxena, Noah Sadaoui and Redeem Tlang helped the Gaurs end their four-game winless run in the ISL as they leapfrogged Odisha FC to fifth and went four points clear of Bengaluru FC in seventh.
The Gaurs have had a worrisome run of results lately, leaving them stranded in the sixth position on the ISL table, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five games.
The Fatorda Stadium will witness a battle of two teams in the top six is as the third-placed Kerala Blasters look to claim their ninth win of the season.
The Gaurs are currently occupying the final playoff spot and find themselves just one point clear of Bengaluru FC. The Blasters, on the other hand, will be competing with ATK Mohun Bagan for the third spot with only a couple of points separating the two sides.
ATKMB sit in the fourth position in the ISL points table with seven victories, two draws and four losses. With the three points against Chennaiyin FC, the Mariners can leapfrog Kerala Blasters FC to the third position in the ISL points table
Jorge Pereyra Diaz opened the scoring in the fourth minute only for Greg Stewart and Bipin Singh to add their names to the scoresheet. Jorge Pereyra Diaz bagged the second goal in the 22nd minute, helping Mumbai City FC take a four-goal lead at the break. A goalless draw was played in the se