Following back-to-back losses against Mumbai City FC and FC Goa, Kerala Blasters FC hosted NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Apostolos Giannou gave Kerala Blasters FC an early lead but Jamshedpur FC pulled one back through Daniel Chima Chukwu. However, Dimitrios Diamantakos scored with a composed penalty soon to restore KBFC's lead going into half-time. Adrian Luna added to their tally after a sublime team goal as
The yellow army take on Jamshedpur FC next in matchweek 13 of the ISL at home on Tuesday as they look to extend their seven-match unbeaten streak. Vukomanovic feels that the fans will play a significant role in ensuring that
This rivalry between the two clubs is significant as Ivan Vukomanovic's side are looking to break another unpleasant record of not winning a game at the Marina Arena.