{"id":3823,"date":"2025-01-06T13:40:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T08:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/?p=3823"},"modified":"2025-01-06T13:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T08:12:43","slug":"kerala-blasters-vs-punjab-fc-blasters-survive-with-nine-men-to-clinch-dramatic-isl-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/kerala-blasters-vs-punjab-fc-blasters-survive-with-nine-men-to-clinch-dramatic-isl-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC: Blasters Survive with Nine Men to Clinch Dramatic ISL Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Indian Super League (ISL)<\/strong> 2025 witnessed a match for the ages as <strong>Kerala Blasters<\/strong> pulled off a gutsy 1-0 win over <strong>Punjab FC<\/strong>, despite playing the final 15 minutes with just nine men. Interim coach <strong>T G Purushothaman<\/strong> must be basking in glory after one of the season\u2019s finest defensive performances. The match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi was an intense battle of grit, determination, and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascascect.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascascect.webp 800w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascascect-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascascect-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"in\" dir=\"ltr\">Nine-man Kerala Blasters edge past Punjab FC \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc40<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IndianFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IndianFootball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LetsFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LetsFootball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ISL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ISL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PFCKBFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PFCKBFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EhWty23bUX\">pic.twitter.com\/EhWty23bUX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Khel Now (@KhelNow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KhelNow\/status\/1875935612580315182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b2f806d05fe3d7562cdf9b2489a1241\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>First Half: The Blasters Take an Early Lead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerala Blasters didn\u2019t waste time in asserting dominance. In the <strong>12th minute<\/strong>, a precise free-kick from <strong>Adrian Luna<\/strong> found <strong>Dimitrios Diamantakos<\/strong>, who smashed the ball past Punjab FC\u2019s keeper with clinical precision. The early goal put the home team in the driver\u2019s seat and set the tone for the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Punjab FC wasn\u2019t one to bow down easily. They retaliated with a flurry of attacks, testing the Blasters&#8217; defense with <strong>Juan Mera<\/strong> and <strong>Brandon Vanlalremdika<\/strong> leading the charge. But the Blasters&#8217; backline, led by <strong>Marko Leskovic<\/strong>, stood firm, ensuring the visitors couldn\u2019t find the equalizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a4cd8dcb4e87a77f9687527f781d320\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Second Half: Drama Unfolds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The game turned chaotic in the second half. Kerala Blasters\u2019 <strong>Nishu Kumar<\/strong> received his second yellow card in the <strong>65th minute<\/strong> for a reckless challenge, reducing the hosts to 10 men. Punjab FC smelled blood and intensified their attacks, only to be thwarted time and again by <strong>Sachin Suresh<\/strong>, who was in sensational form between the sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just when it seemed like things couldn\u2019t get worse for Kerala, <strong>Rahul KP<\/strong> was shown a straight red card in the <strong>75th minute<\/strong> for dissent. Down to nine men with 15 minutes left, the Blasters were staring at a potential collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Muhammad Suhail\u2019s first ISL start was full of heart, hustle, and promise. \ud83e\udd81\ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PunjabDaJosh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PunjabDaJosh<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheShers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TheShers<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ISL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ISL<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PFCKBFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PFCKBFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J4Mepd6niu\">pic.twitter.com\/J4Mepd6niu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RGPunjabFC\/status\/1876154231511470207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a70b9a8877db5cc672bb671a0d8c4480\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Final 15 Minutes: A Defensive Masterclass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final quarter of the game saw <strong>Punjab FC<\/strong> throwing everything they had at the Blasters. <strong>Luka Majcen<\/strong> came agonizingly close to equalizing, but his thunderous strike was miraculously saved by Sachin Suresh, who dived full stretch to keep the ball out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the dying moments, <strong>Suresh<\/strong> was once again Kerala\u2019s hero, denying <strong>Chencho Gyeltshen<\/strong> with a stunning reflex save. The Blasters\u2019 defensive line, now operating with sheer desperation, cleared every loose ball and blocked every shot to secure a hard-fought victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bfd5ac7e7e8b01aef13790bf069c6f6\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Post-Match Reactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T G Purushothaman (Kerala Blasters Interim Coach):<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;This team has heart! Playing with nine men for 15 minutes is no easy task. I\u2019m proud of their fight and discipline.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sachin Suresh (Kerala Blasters Goalkeeper):<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;The last 15 minutes felt like an hour. But this is what we train for, and I\u2019m glad I could contribute to the team\u2019s victory.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staikos Vergetis (Punjab FC Coach):<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;We had our chances, but we lacked the clinical edge. Full credit to Kerala for their resilience.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07f7eaef3bc602fb134689800013465a\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Key Performances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sachin Suresh (Kerala Blasters):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A wall in goal, making crucial saves in the final minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dimitrios Diamantakos (Kerala Blasters):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scored the decisive goal and was a constant threat in attack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Juan Mera (Punjab FC):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orchestrated Punjab\u2019s attacks and came close to scoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marko Leskovic (Kerala Blasters):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Led the Blasters\u2019 defense with composure and authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1195f61053a2b7c55bae528562f4f5f\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Match Stats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Statistic<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Kerala Blasters<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Punjab FC<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Possession (%)<\/td><td>42%<\/td><td>58%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shots (on target)<\/td><td>4 (2)<\/td><td>10 (5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Corners<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fouls<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Match Highlights | Punjab FC 0-1 Kerala Blasters FC | MW 15 | ISL 2024-25\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jOMHZ61Z_RI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Noah was visibly frustrated after being subbed off against Punjab FC. \ud83d\ude33<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/isl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#isl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/kbfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#kbfc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7so5XT3mO1\">pic.twitter.com\/7so5XT3mO1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hari (@Harii33) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Harii33\/status\/1875939281652597094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a70eaa90f78661fa7c635d59e257500\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736150470252\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Who scored the winning goal for Kerala Blasters?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Dimitrios Diamantakos<\/strong> scored the only goal of the match in the 12th minute.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736150480122\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many players were Kerala Blasters down to in the final minutes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Kerala Blasters were down to <strong>nine players<\/strong> after two red cards in the second half.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1736150492924\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What were the key moments in the match?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The early goal by Diamantakos, Sachin Suresh\u2019s heroic saves, and Kerala\u2019s disciplined defense in the final minutes were the standout moments.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascasoject.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascasoject.webp 800w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascasoject-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ascasoject-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b807602a52dac1204d87d51484771ee6\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Conclusion: A Victory to Remember<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This match will go down as one of the most dramatic encounters in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/\">ISL 2025<\/a><\/strong>. Kerala Blasters showcased unmatched resilience, securing a win that will not only boost their confidence but also serve as a testament to their fighting spirit. For Punjab FC, the game highlighted the need for sharper finishing in crucial moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this win, Kerala Blasters have reignited their ISL campaign, while Punjab FC must regroup and focus on their next fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Score:<\/strong> Kerala Blasters 1-0 Punjab FC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian Super League (ISL) 2025 witnessed a match for the ages as Kerala Blasters pulled off a gutsy 1-0 win over Punjab FC, despite playing the final 15 minutes with just nine men. Interim coach T G Purushothaman must be basking in glory after one of the season\u2019s finest defensive performances. 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