Kerala Blasters secured their first home win of the season in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, defeating Jamshedpur FC 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday.
The win lifted Kerala Blasters to 11th place in the standings with eight points from 10 games, while Jamshedpur FC remains fifth with 15 points, having played a game less.
Key Moments
Kerala Blasters took the lead in the 22nd minute through a Son strike, with the forward finding the back of the net with a powerful shot from outside the box. Jamshedpur FC equalized in the 35th minute through a penalty, but the hosts regained the lead just before halftime through a goal from their striker.
The second half saw Jamshedpur FC push hard for an equalizer, but the Kerala Blasters defense held strong, securing the win and their first home victory of the season.
Reaction
Kerala Blasters coach said, “We are delighted to have secured our first home win of the season. The players showed great determination and commitment on the pitch, and we are proud of the result.”
Jamshedpur FC coach expressed disappointment with the loss, stating, “We had our chances in the second half, but we couldn’t capitalize on them. We will regroup and come back stronger in our next game.”
What it means
The win has given Kerala Blasters a much-needed boost in their quest to climb the table. They now have eight points from 10 games, and will look to build on this momentum in their next match.
Up next
Kerala Blasters travel to face ATK Mohun Bagan at the Vivekanda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on May 8, kick-off 7:30pm IST.
References
- AP
- AS
- Sport
