Bengaluru, Apr 11 (PTI): A spirited second-half comeback noticed Kerala Blasters FC safe their first victory of ISL 2025-26, edging out a 10-man Bengaluru FC 2-1 right here on Saturday.
After an personal aim from Fallou Ndiaye handed Bengaluru the lead, Victor Bertomeu restored parity earlier than substitute Francisco Feuillassier struck the decisive winner.
The end result lifts Kerala Blasters to thirteenth within the standings with 4 factors, whereas Bengaluru FC stay fifth with 14 factors.
The Tuskers made a optimistic begin and almost took the lead within the seventh minute when middle again Fallou Ndiaye’s header was comfortably saved by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
The breakthrough arrived within the twenty eighth minute by means of an unlucky second for the guests.
Williams as soon as once more burst previous his marker and delivered a harmful ball into the centre, the place Fallou, making an attempt to intervene forward of Chhetri, inadvertently diverted it into his personal web to present Bengaluru the lead.
The match took a dramatic flip within the thirty fourth minute when Braian Sanchez was proven a straight purple card for violent conduct following an altercation with Matias Hernandez, lowering the hosts to 10 males.
After the restart, the Blues continued to threaten on the counter, with Williams once more going shut within the forty ninth minute.
The Tuskers, nonetheless, started to say management and had been rewarded within the sixtieth minute.
Ebindas threaded a exact by means of ball to Víctor Bertomeu, who confirmed composure to information a right-footed end into the bottom-right nook, bringing the guests stage.
With momentum on their aspect, the Blasters continued to press, and their persistence paid off within the 78th minute.
Substitute Francisco Feuillassier marked his ISL debut in fashion, latching onto one other incisive move from Ebindas earlier than weaving previous his marker and ending from a decent angle by means of Gurpreet’s legs to place Kerala forward 2-1.
Bengaluru pushed ahead within the closing phases, with substitute Monirul Molla and Williams main late assaults, however Kerala’s protection stood resolute. PTI UNG PDS PDS
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