Both teams entered the fixture looking to improve on their previous results, with Kerala Blasters aiming to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat to NorthEast United FC, while Mumbai City arrived after a 1-1 draw against Punjab FC. The match began at a lively pace, with both sides looking to take the initiative and create openings.

Kerala Blasters threatened first in the 11th minute through Mohammed Sanan, whose dangerous deliveries caused problems for the Mumbai City defence. One such cross found Hormipam Ruivah amid a scramble inside the six-yard box, but his effort struck the side netting. The hosts continued to press high, while Mumbai City gradually settled into the contest and began finding their rhythm in possession.

The Islanders came close to breaking the deadlock in the 23rd minute. Muhammed Ajsal controlled a lobbed pass from Carlos Delgado before driving into the box and delivering a cross towards PN Noufal. The forward struck firmly from close range, but Kerala goalkeeper Amrinder Singh reacted brilliantly to produce a sharp reflex save and keep the score level.

Kerala had an opportunity of their own just before half-time when Sanan produced an impressive individual run in the second minute of stoppage time. After beating his marker with a skilful stepover, he fired a left-footed effort across goal, narrowly missing the target. Both sides went into the break with the score goalless despite an entertaining first half.

Mumbai City came agonisingly close to taking the lead shortly after the restart. In the 52nd minute, Valpuia’s free-kick forced Amrinder off his line to clear the danger. The ball fell to Akash Mishra, whose header struck the woodwork, allowing Kerala Blasters to escape without conceding.

Both teams made changes as they searched for a decisive goal. Kerala introduced Ebindas Yesudasan and Andre Green in the 60th minute, while Mumbai City continued to look for opportunities through their attacking players. Noufal threatened again in the 71st minute with a long-range effort that Amrinder saved, before Ajsal sent the rebound over the crossbar.

The closing stages saw Kerala Blasters push forward with a series of crosses into the penalty area, hoping to find a late winner in front of their home supporters. Mumbai City, however, remained disciplined defensively and dealt with the pressure. Further substitutions from both sides failed to change the outcome, and the contest ended with the points shared.

While Kerala Blasters will take encouragement from their defensive improvement and attacking spells, Mumbai City can be pleased with their resilience away from home. In a match defined by goalkeeping heroics, near misses and a strike against the woodwork, both sides had opportunities to win but ultimately had to settle for a point each.

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Kerala started brightly, creating early opportunities as Freddy Lallawmawma fired over from distance in the fifth minute. Inter Kashi responded almost immediately, with Rosenberg Gabriel testing goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh from the left side of the box. Manvir Singh also threatened for the visitors, but neither side could establish control in the opening exchanges.

The Blasters broke the deadlock in the 18th minute through Vibin Mohanan. Korou Singh supplied the assist, setting up Mohanan for a right-footed finish from the centre of the box to give Kerala an early advantage.

Inter Kashi looked to respond, with Manvir forcing another save from Shaikh in the 35th minute. At the other end, Kerala continued to create chances, but Albino Gomes kept out attempts from Freddy Lallawmawma and Korou Singh to ensure the visitors remained within touching distance at half-time.

The second half saw Kerala push for a second goal while Inter Kashi searched for an equaliser. Manvir’s header was saved by Shaikh in the 61st minute, and Andre Green came close to extending the Blasters’ lead four minutes later but narrowly missed the target. Ayush Chhikara also threatened for Inter Kashi, firing just wide in the 72nd minute.

As the contest entered its closing stages, Kerala continued to threaten from set-pieces, with Sumit Sharma heading over from a corner in the 80th minute. Inter Kashi pushed forward in search of a late equaliser, but the Blasters’ defence remained organised to protect their slender lead.

Kerala finally put the result beyond doubt in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Mohammed Sanan set up Andre Green, who calmly finished with his left foot into the bottom-right corner to make it 2-0 and cap a strong start to the campaign.

The victory gives Kerala Blasters an early boost in their pursuit of a successful ISL season. While Vibin Mohanan’s first-half strike provided the platform, Green’s late goal ensured there would be no nervous finish as the Blasters secured all three points and a clean sheet.

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The hosts ended the season on a positive note with a spirited performance in front of their home supporters, as goals from Kévin Yoke and Fallou Ndiaye secured all three points in an entertaining contest.

FC Goa began confidently and enjoyed more of the ball in the early stages, creating dangerous moments through Ronney Willson Kharbudon, Dejan Dražić, and Muhammed Nemil. Goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh was called into action on multiple occasions to keep the visitors at bay.

Despite Goa’s control in possession, Kerala Blasters looked threatening from set-pieces and quick transitions. Vibin Mohanan forced a fine save from Bob Jackson, while Nihal Sudeesh also came close before halftime in an evenly fought first half.

The breakthrough arrived shortly after the restart when Kévin Yoke produced a stunning strike from distance in the 48th minute, firing into the top corner to give Kerala the lead.

Goa responded positively and found their equaliser in the 62nd minute. A well-worked move down the flank ended with Brison Fernandes delivering a low cross into the area, where Muhammed Nemil finished from close range.

With both sides searching for a winner, the game opened up in the final stages. Kerala Blasters eventually regained the lead in the 81st minute when a dangerous delivery from Francisco Feuillassier was turned into the net by Fallou Ndiaye.

FC Goa pushed forward in search of another equaliser, but Kerala defended resolutely in the closing minutes to see out the victory.

The result sees Kerala Blasters conclude their campaign in strong form, while FC Goa finish just above them in the standings after a competitive season.

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The hosts made an energetic start and took control early, with Kévin Yoke causing constant problems down the left. Their pressure paid off in the 12th minute when a loose ball inside the box fell to Víctor Bertomeu, who reacted quickly to slot home from close range and give Kerala the lead.

Despite Kerala’s early dominance, Odisha gradually worked their way back into the contest. Their efforts were rewarded in the 27th minute when Rahim Ali finished a well-crafted move, calmly placing his shot into the bottom corner to restore parity.

The second half saw Odisha push forward with greater intent, creating several chances and forcing goalkeeper Arsh Anwer Shaikh into multiple saves. Kerala’s defence, however, remained organised under pressure, with key interventions keeping the scores level.

As the game wore on, both sides struggled to create clear openings, and the contest looked set to end in a draw. However, late drama unfolded deep into stoppage time.

A well-delivered corner found substitute Matías Hernández, who rose highest to head the ball into the net in the 90+3rd minute, sparking celebrations among the home crowd.

Kerala nearly added another soon after, but the goal was ruled out for offside, while Odisha’s final attempt failed to trouble the defence.

The victory lifts Kerala Blasters further up the table and continues their positive momentum, while Odisha FC are left to rue missed opportunities after a competitive performance.

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The visitors started with high intensity and quickly took control of the game. Their pressure paid off early when Samir Zeljković capitalised on a well-timed pass, calmly finishing into an empty net after rounding the goalkeeper to give Punjab the lead.

Punjab doubled their advantage in the 18th minute after forcing a turnover in midfield. Zeljković once again played a key role, setting up Bede Osuji, who finished confidently to make it 2–0.

The visitors continued to exploit Kerala’s struggles in possession and added a third before half-time. A powerful effort from Manglenthang Kipgen struck the crossbar, and Dani Ramírez reacted quickest to head in the rebound, giving Punjab a commanding 3–0 lead at the break.

Kerala Blasters showed more intent in the second half and managed to pull one back just after the hour mark. Fallou Ndiaye rose well to head home from close range after a recycled attack, offering a glimmer of hope for the hosts.

Despite their improved display, Kerala were unable to create enough clear chances to mount a comeback. Punjab remained organised at the back and managed the game effectively, limiting the home side’s attacking threat.

The Blasters’ night worsened late on when Marlon Roos-Trujillo was sent off in stoppage time, reducing them to ten men.

Punjab FC comfortably saw out the remainder of the match to secure all three points, with their dominant first-half display proving decisive in a well-earned victory.

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The visitors began the match with good intensity, pressing high and putting the East Bengal defence under early pressure. However, the home side struck first in the 10th minute. Edmund Lalrindika played a pass inside the box to Youssef Ezzejjari, who was brought down by Aibanbha Dohling. The referee awarded a penalty, and Ezzejjari confidently converted from the spot to give East Bengal a 1-0 lead.

Despite the early setback, Kerala Blasters continued to attack and looked determined to find a way back into the contest. They maintained pressure throughout the remainder of the first half but were unable to break through the organised East Bengal defence.

In the second half, East Bengal pushed forward in search of a second goal to seal the match. The hosts created a few promising opportunities, including a well-worked corner routine that ended with Basim Rashid narrowly missing the target.

As the game approached its closing stages, East Bengal looked set to hold onto their slender lead. However, Kerala Blasters found their moment in stoppage time. In the 92nd minute, a corner into the box caught the East Bengal defence off guard, and Muhammad Ajsal rose highest to head the ball past goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill to bring the score level.

The dramatic late goal ensured Kerala Blasters secured a valuable point from the contest, while East Bengal were left disappointed after conceding deep into added time.

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The match began cautiously, with both sides testing each other without committing too many numbers forward. Rohit Danu registered the first meaningful attempt for the visitors, while Kerala threatened from set-pieces, with Oumar Bah heading wide. Lithuanian forward Nauris Petkevičius looked lively for Inter Kashi, going close before eventually making his presence count.

The breakthrough came in the 34th minute. Alfred Planas split the defence with a perfectly weighted through ball, allowing Petkevičius to create space and fire a powerful right-footed strike into the net, giving Inter Kashi a deserved lead. Kerala had a chance to respond before the interval, but Korou Singh failed to convert from close range.

The hosts returned after the break with greater urgency. Jai Quitongo and Muhammad Ajsal both tested the Inter Kashi defence, but goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés stood tall, making crucial saves to preserve the advantage. Inter Kashi, meanwhile, remained dangerous on the counter.

In the 78th minute, the visitors struck again. Petkevičius turned provider this time, setting up Alfred Planas on the right side of the box. The Spaniard calmly slotted his effort into the bottom corner to double the lead and put Inter Kashi in firm control.

Kerala Blasters pulled one back in the 84th minute through a stunning acrobatic finish from Víctor Bertomeu, raising hopes of a late comeback. Bertomeu came close again in stoppage time, but Inter Kashi defended resolutely to protect their lead.

The final whistle confirmed a historic 2-1 win for Inter Kashi FC, with Alfred Planas earning the Player of the Match award for his influential display in a landmark victory.

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The opening exchanges were lively, with both sides creating early chances. Víctor Bertomeu tested Phurba Lachenpa at his near post after being set up by Korou Singh, while Chhangte responded at the other end with a dangerous effort of his own. Kerala’s Arsh Anwer Shaikh, making his first ISL appearance in over three years, also had to stay alert as Mumbai looked to assert control.

A major turning point came around the half-hour mark when Jorge Pereyra Díaz won a penalty after being brought down by Danish Farooq. The Argentine stepped up himself, but Arsh produced a crucial save, diving low to his right to deny the Islanders the lead and keep the contest level at the break.

The breakthrough arrived shortly after the restart. Brandon Fernandes’ acrobatic overhead attempt led to a long-range effort from B. Lalnuntluanga, which deflected and fell kindly for Chhangte inside the box. The winger remained composed and slotted home in the 48th minute to open his account for the season.

With the lead secured, Mumbai City managed the tempo smartly, slowing the game and forcing Kerala to push forward. The hosts introduced fresh legs in search of an equaliser, but struggled to break down a disciplined Islanders backline.

Kerala Blasters came closest in the final stages when substitute Muhammad Ajsal and Bertomeu both saw headers drift narrowly wide after slight deflections. Despite late pressure, Mumbai held firm to register back-to-back wins.

Chhangte’s decisive contribution earned him the Player of the Match award, capping off another composed display from the Islanders as they continued to build early momentum in the campaign.

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The Spanish striker opened his account in Kerala’s first group-stage game against Rajasthan United FC, scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory. He then followed it up with a commanding display against Sporting Club Delhi, netting two goals to help the Blasters secure another crucial win.

Obieta’s sharp finishing and intelligent positioning have made him one of the most effective forwards in the competition. He currently leads the scoring charts, ahead of players like Sunil Chhetri, who has two goals to his name.

With Kerala Blasters sitting top of Group D, their final group-stage match against Mumbai City FC will be crucial. Even a draw will be enough to confirm their place in the semi-finals. All eyes will now be on Koldo Obieta, who will look to continue his fine scoring run and strengthen his position as the current top scorer in the Super Cup.

His form has been vital for Kerala’s success so far, and as the competition heats up, Obieta’s impact continues to grow, showcasing his quality and consistency on the national stage.

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The Blasters began with intent, dictating possession and pressing high from the opening whistle. Their early dominance paid off in the 18th minute, when Koldo Obieta Alberdi opened the scoring with a composed finish after a smart attacking move down the right flank. Just five minutes later, Koldo struck again, this time capitalizing on a defensive mix-up to double Kerala’s lead and put them firmly in control.

Before halftime, Korou Singh added a third in the 35th minute, finishing off a quick counter-attack to make it 3-0. Kerala’s attack looked relentless, while their defense stood firm, giving Delhi little room to threaten. The second half saw the Blasters slow the tempo, comfortably managing the game to seal three well-deserved points.

With this victory, Kerala Blasters move to the top of Group D, strengthening their chances of reaching the semifinals and showcasing the confidence and cohesion of a team in peak form.

For Sporting Club Delhi, the result confirmed the end of their Super Cup journey. After two consecutive defeats, the tournament newcomers are now mathematically out of contention. Despite flashes of promise, their inexperience showed against a superior Kerala side.

As the group stage nears its end, the Blasters look well on course for the knockout rounds, while Delhi’s campaign comes to a close with a match left to play, a tough learning experience in their debut Super Cup appearance.

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