Match Report: KBFC vs FCG

Blasters faced the Gaurs in a thrilling encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi. The visitors narrowly secured a 1-0 victory. Despite numerous chances and relentless effort from the home team, Boris Singh’s first-half strike proved the difference.

First Half: Goa Take the Lead

The match began with both teams showing high energy and intent. Kerala Blasters created early chances, with Noah Sadaoui and Adrian Luna combining well to threaten FC Goa’s goal. However, FC Goa’s defence, led by Sandesh Jhingan, remained resilient.

In the 40th minute, the game took a dramatic turn when Boris Singh capitalized on a mistake by Kerala’s goalkeeper, Sachin Suresh. Boris fired a shot from a tight angle, which deflected off Sachin’s gloves and into the net, giving FC Goa the lead. Kerala responded with urgency but couldn’t find the equalizer before halftime.

Second Half: Blasters Push for an Equaliser

Trailing 1-0, Kerala Blasters came out firing in the second half, making strategic substitutions. The introduction of Sandeep Singh, Kwame Peprah, and Korou Singh added fresh energy to the attack. Noah and Peprah formed a dynamic partnership, creating multiple scoring opportunities, but FC Goa’s goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari stood tall to deny them.

Adrian Luna came closest to levelling the score in the 81st minute with a brilliantly executed free kick, but Hrithik produced a spectacular save to maintain Goa’s clean sheet. Despite Kerala’s sustained pressure in the dying moments of the game, including a well-set-up chance for Sandeep Singh in stoppage time, the equalizer remained elusive.

Kerala Blasters showcased immense determination and creativity but were ultimately let down by missed chances and a resolute FC Goa defence. With this loss, Kerala Blasters will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next fixture against Bengaluru FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore on 7th December.

Starting XI: Sachin Suresh (GK), Adrian Luna (C), Noah Sadoui, Hormipam Ruivah, Jesus Jimenez, Naocha Singh, Freddy Lallawmawma, Sandeep Singh, Milos Drincic, Pritam Kotal, Vibin Mohanan

Substitutions:

57′ Rahul K P ➡️ Korou Singh

57′ Pritam Kotal ➡️Sandeep Singh

57′ Jesus Jiménez ➡️Kwame Peprah

77′ Freddy Lallawmawma ➡️ Sukham Yoihenba Meitei

77′ Milos Drincic ➡️Alexander Coeff

Full-time KBFC 0 – 1 FCG