NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters HIGHLIGHTS ISL: Sahal double helps KBFC to 3-0 win over NEUFC

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Updated : Nov 05, 2022 22:12 IST

Assam, Guwahati: 05/11/2022: Kerala Blaster FC forward Diamantakos (9) celebrates after scoring the first goal against North East United FC in Guwahati on Saturday, 5 November 2022. Photo: RITU RAJ KONWAR / The Hindu
Assam, Guwahati: 05/11/2022: Kerala Blaster FC forward Diamantakos (9) celebrates after scoring the first goal against North East United FC in Guwahati on Saturday, 5 November 2022. Photo: RITU RAJ KONWAR / The Hindu | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR
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Assam, Guwahati: 05/11/2022: Kerala Blaster FC forward Diamantakos (9) celebrates after scoring the first goal against North East United FC in Guwahati on Saturday, 5 November 2022. Photo: RITU RAJ KONWAR / The Hindu | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR

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  • November 05, 2022 21:29
    FULLTIME

    And it is full-time!! KBFC takes home the three points with three goals. Not the best performance by Vukumanovic’s side but it doesn’t matter as two late goals from Sahal and one from Diamantakos seals it for Blasters.

    NEUFC did create chances on its own, but was wasteful in front of the goal. Emil Benny’s miss, just before Sahal scored the second goal, might be the biggest one.

  • November 05, 2022 21:27
    90+ SAHAL AGAIN!!!

    Another counterattack and another goal for Sahal. Sahal gets hold off a deep diagonal ball and takes a touch before putting it past the keeper. Immaculate finish from the youngster.

  • November 05, 2022 21:23
    90’ Six minutes added on

    Six minutes added on as Blasters looks to consolidate. Puitea bursts through and dribbles past at least three defenders. But his finishing isn’t perfect, but what a run. Blasters has looked much better since Sahal’s arrival and he deservedly scored on a momentous day for the Kerala youngster.

  • November 05, 2022 21:18
    88’ KBFC looks through

    That second goal looks to have settled the game. NEUFC will be ruing the missed chances, especially the one missed by Emil Benny, moments before Sahal scored.

  • November 05, 2022 21:16
    85’ SAHAL SCORESS!!!

    A rapid counter attack and Blasters doubles its lead. Rahul KP cuts it back for Sahal and right footed shot from inside the box comes off the keeper’s palm and into the net. KBFC leads by two now.

  • November 05, 2022 21:14
    84’ AGAIN!!!

    Derbyshire sets Emil Benny through on goal. He swerves past the keeper, but couldn’t find his balance as Sandeep came in charging to put himself in between. WHAT A CHANCE!!! NEUFC is coming in hard.

  • November 05, 2022 21:12
    82’ ALMOST!!!

    A cross slides into Blaster’s six yard box and Imran Khan almost slices it in. Gill had to remain sharp.

  • November 05, 2022 21:10
    80’ Scrappy

    Both teams have lost their sync in passing. While, KBFC is struggling to link up in the counter attacks, NEUFC is finding it hard to move up field.

  • November 05, 2022 21:06
    76’ NEUFC looking for inspiration

    The intent is clear from NEUFC as it pushes harder and harder for an equaliser. But it is lacking the cutting edge in the final third.

  • November 05, 2022 21:02
    72’ Gaps opening for KBFC

    With NEUFC pushing higher for an equaliser, KBFC is finding it easier to cut the NEUFC defence open. Luna finds himself in space and cuts it back for Kalyuzhnyi, but his shot is wide.

  • November 05, 2022 20:57
    68’ Sahal’s impact

    Instant impact from Sahal. Slotting in the left wing, Sahal links up brilliantly with Ivan and Luna to drive Blasters forward.

  • November 05, 2022 20:55
    64’ Changes for NEUFC

    Imran Khan and Evans comes in as NEUFC looks to shake things up. KBFC gaining a little more control on the game. Sahal comes in for Saurav and becomes the player with most caps for Blasters.

  • November 05, 2022 20:50
    60’ NEUFC responds

    NEUFC responds with a few attacking moves on its own. Better intensity from the Highlanders. A spate of freekicks for NEUFC, but Blasters stay strong.

  • November 05, 2022 20:48
    56’ KBFC strikes

    Finally, KBFC moves ahead. Rahul releases Saurav down the right and his cross/shot is bundled in by Diamantakos, for his first goal of his ISL career. 1-0 for Blasters.

  • November 05, 2022 20:44
    54’ NEUFC pushes back

    NEUFC shows no signs of relenting. Emil Benny with a left footed shot, which misses the post by not much, shows the confidence of the side.

  • November 05, 2022 20:40
    50’ Slick start for KBFC

    KBFC begins second half on full tilt. Slicker passing and sharper movement off the ball as Blasters pile on the pressure.

  • November 05, 2022 20:37
    SECOND HALF BEGINS

    Saurav drives forward with pace and is fouled before he enters the box. Freekick for Blasters and this is well within the range of Luna. Blasters though go for a trick set play and Diamantakos shoots. But only wins a corner.

  • November 05, 2022 20:20
    HALF TIME - NEUFC 0-0 KBFC

    An uneventful half of football comes to an end in Guwahati. Philippoteaux’s shot which thundered of the crossbar being the only time either side came close to opening the scoring.

  • November 05, 2022 20:17
    44’ Positive play from Blasters

    Diamantakos runs into a Luna through ball, but there was no one to latch on to his diagonal ball. Positive from Blasters.

  • November 05, 2022 20:13
    40’ Intensity rises

    Blasters turn it up a notch. Pressing higher, with greater hunger, Blasters looks to go into the half time with a goal. NEUFC too responds positively as the game opens up.

  • November 05, 2022 20:08
    36’ Kalyuzhnyi involves

    Kalyuzhnyi drops deeper to lend Blasters better control in the midfield. Blasters looks much better with his in that position, but still it can’t break through.

  • November 05, 2022 20:05
    32’ KBFC attacks down left

    Ivan Kalyuzhnyi wins a freekick and tries to release Rahul KP quickly. But the pass is too long and Rahul concedes a foul in his effort to retain possession.

  • November 05, 2022 20:01
    28’ Blasters struggling for control

    KBFC tries to cut through the line, but has failed to do so far. Luna’s influence has been limited, except for set pieces.

  • November 05, 2022 19:57
    24’ Game slows down

    Both teams are yet to settled down completely, with spells of possession easily broken.

  • November 05, 2022 19:54
    21’ Referee intervenes

    A bit of pushing and shoving in the box before a Kerala Blasters corner. Referee intervenes and settles the matter. NEUFC counters and Jithin MS almost single handedly enters the six-yard box before Hormipam stopped him.

  • November 05, 2022 19:51
    18’

    Rahul KP wins KBFC a freekick. Luna swings it in dangerously and gains a corner from it. But the short corner ploy fails and Blasters lose possession.

  • November 05, 2022 19:48
    15’

    NEUFC wins a freekick in crossing territory. Leskovic rises to head it away. NEUFC looks a lot more confident on the ball.

  • November 05, 2022 19:45
    12’ NEUFC on the front foot

    KBFC woes shows no signs of healing. NEUFC is punching holes in the Blasters defence.

  • November 05, 2022 19:42
    8’ NEUFC hits the bar

    Romain Philippoteaux unleashes one from range and it comes clanging off the goalpost. Some shot from the French man.

  • November 05, 2022 19:39
    6’ Long ball strategy

    Both sides are resorting to launch long balls to break their opposite defence. But so far, no one has succeeded in working it out.

  • November 05, 2022 19:36
    3’ Early runnings

    NorthEast United, yet to register a point this season, will be looking to change its fortune around today. Kerala Blasters too are riding a losing streak - three games on a trot.

  • November 05, 2022 19:33
    KICKOFF

    Kerala Blasters in its white away kit, while NEUFC in its black outfit.

  • November 05, 2022 19:31
    New-look Kerala Blasters

    Vukumanovic has made five changes to his side following three back-to-back defeats.

  • November 05, 2022 19:05
    LAST SEASON H2H

    In the first game, both sides settled for a 0-0 draw, while in the second one Kerala Blasters won 2-1.

  • November 05, 2022 19:04
    HEAD TO HEAD

    KBFC WINS - 6

    NEUFC WINS - 4

    Draws - 6

  • November 05, 2022 18:44
    NORTHEAST UNITED FC PLAYING 11

    Mirshad; Joe, Mashoor, Bora, Jakobsen, Gurjinder, Jon, Jithin, Emil, Roman, Derbyshire

  • November 05, 2022 18:41
    KERALA BLASTERS PLAYING 11

    Gill; Sandeep, Leskovic, Hormipam, Nishu, Ivan, Jeakson, Saurav, Luna, Rahul, Diamanatakos

  • November 05, 2022 18:16
    ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Where will NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters match be played?

    The NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters match will be played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.

    When will the NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters match kick-off?

    The NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL match will kick-off at 7:30pm IST

    Where will the NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters match be shown on TV?

    The NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL match will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network

    How can I live stream of the NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters?

    The NorthEast United FC vs Kerala Blasters match can be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar app/website and JioTV.

  • November 05, 2022 18:07
    PREVIEW

    NorthEast United FC will be hosting Kerala Blasters on November 5, Saturday, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in Matchweek 5 of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL).

    Neither side has got off to the best of starts. NorthEast United FC is yet to collect a point, whereas Kerala Blasters has been on the losing side in all its matches since its victory over East Bengal FC in Matchweek 1. (Current Standings)

    NorthEast United FC finished 11th last season, but it doesn’t look like its changes ahead of the season have had the desired effect so far. Its the first team in ISL history to lose its first four matches. It has only scored one goal so far this season, but it’s not just problems on the field that have affected the side.

    Marco Balbul, the NorthEast United FC head coach, was sent off for the second time this season last week against Jamshedpur FC, and won’t be in the dugout for this game. NorthEast United FC’s assistant coach, Paul Groves, will take charge and was pressed about the team’s difficult start to the season in his pre-match press conference.

    “I think if you talk about the mentality, and I think if you talk about the spirit – the one thing that the players have been is consistent. They have worked very hard every single day, and they’ve tried to implement everything that we’ve tried to do.

    At times, obviously, people make mistakes individually and collectively. At times, perhaps, we’ve lacked the quality in the final third to make sure that we finish off a chance or create a better chance. We’ve had opportunities, but not done enough,” he said.

    While NorthEast United FC wasn’t an early favourite this season, the same cannot be said of its opponent.

    Kerala Blasters made the perfect start to their campaign, winning 3-1 at home against East Bengal FC in the season opener to send its home crowd into raptures. Since then, however, it has not been ideal.

    It has not had too many issues with the forward line, which has brought them six goals so far this season. But on the other end, it has conceded 10 goals, which is more than any other side in the league so far this season.

    Ivan Vukomanović, the man who led Kerala Blasters to the Hero ISL finals last season, said he wasn’t deterred by his team’s slow start to the season.

    “In football, you have to try to keep the momentum. If you look at all four games, I think in all four games we showed some quality.

    We showed in the first game that we deserved to win, and in the next games we showed the way we wanted to play with the high press, with many moments to explore on the pitch, and you know sometimes you make individual mistakes which cracks you down during the game,” he said.

    The two sides have faced each other 16 times in the ISL, with Kerala Blasters coming out on top 6 times, losing 4 times, and 6 matches ending in a draw. Kerala Blasters has accumulated more wins against NorthEast United FC than any other side in the league, but there isn’t a lot between the two teams as far as head-to-head history is considered.

    The two sides drew their first match 0-0 last season and the second resulted in a 2-1 win for Kerala Blasters. Both sides desperately need a win, which will add another layer of tension to this encounter.

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