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ISL-3: Kerala Blasters score dramatic 2-1 comeback win over nine men FC Goa!

kerala-blasters-fc-goaThe Kerala Blasters scored an injury time 2-1 comeback win over a nine men FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi to brighten their chances to qualify for the knockout semifinals in the Indian Super League – Season 3

It was FC Goa who went ahead in the ninth minute through a Rafael Coelho header and the guests took the lead into the break with the Blasters firing from all cylinders.

FC Goa were reduced to 10 men, when Frenchman Gregory Arnolin was send off for a handball in the box from a Mohammed Rafique shot and Kervens Belfort equalised from the spot in the 49th minute.

FC Goa was now under pressure and things got worse for them with Richarlyson Barbosa also send off for a foul on C.K. Vineeth, who happened to score the winner in added time to give the Blasters are big win on the night.

Match Awards

Club award: Kerala Blasters FC

Amul Fittest Player of the Match: Sandesh Jhingan (Kerala Blasters FC)

DHL Winning Pass of the Match: Mohammed Rafique (Kerala Blasters FC)

Maruti Suzuki Swift Moment of the Match: C.K. Vineeth (Kerala Blasters FC)

ISL Emerging Player of the Match: Pratik Chaudhari (Kerala Blasters FC)

Hero of the Match: Mehtab Hossain (Kerala Blasters FC)

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