Kerala Blasters haven’t misplaced a recreation this season through which Dimitrios Diamantakos scored. It was to not be any completely different on Wednesday as they conquered a rusty Mohun Bagan 1-0 on the Salt Lake Stadium within the Indian Tremendous League (ISL). It was the Manjappada’s first victory over the Kolkata outfit.
The in-form Kochi group was so dominant that Mohun Bagan could not register a single shot within the opening half. They dominated possession however had no likelihood towards the Kerala defence led by Marko Leskovic.
Diamantakos, in the meantime, wanted simply 9 minutes to beat Vishal Kaith to attain. It helped him to get forward of his former colleague Jorge Pereyra Diaz within the Golden Boot race.
Nevertheless, Bagan got here again effectively within the second half, launching waves of assaults on the KBFC aim face. Leskovic and Milos Drincic have been consistently threatened by Dimitri Petratos and co until the ultimate whistle. Nevertheless, the away facet stood sturdy and defended in numbers to make sure their lead remained intact. KBFC fell deep for the lion’s share of the second-half — going ahead solely when less-risky counter-attack alternatives got here knocking.
Blasters winger Rahul KP picked up a yellow card for a reckless problem within the ultimate minute of the added time. He’ll miss the subsequent recreation.
Desk toppers KBFC now have 26 video games from 12 video games — 3 greater than FC Goa, who’ve three video games in hand.
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