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The encore game of Indian football in recent times is upon us, Kerala Blasters FC takes on Bengaluru FC in a pivotal clash at Kozhikode’s EMS Municipal Stadium. Both teams will be playing for both bragging rights and a chance of making it through to semifinals, with it looking like a three way race in which Sreenidi Deccan FC is also in the running.
Both teams come into the game with a few key players with yellow cards next to their names, with Dimitrios Diamantakos, Jeakson Singh and Ayush Adhikari from Kerala Blasters needing to be on the side of caution, whereas Rohit Kumar, Sandesh Jhinghan and Parag Shrivas having the added send off threat coming into the game.
Both the Blues and Kerala Blasters come into this game with contrasting results, whereas Kerala Blasters started their Super Cup campaign with an impressive victory (3-1) against RoundGlass Punjab FC but then ended up dropping 3 points against Sreenidi Deccan FC in their very next game.
Bengaluru FC on the other side started their campaign with a draw (1-1) against Sreenidi Deccan but came back strongly with a resounding victory (2-0) against RoundGlass Punjab FC, setting up a Super Sunday with three teams vying for the semifinal slot.
Dimitrios Diamantakos remains Kerala Blasters’ strongest scoring force going into this game, a solid performance from him will definitely lead the charge for Kerala Blasters in the upcoming game, the added responsibility of the captain’s armband should also motivate him to lead from the front.
Marko Lešković the towering Croatian will be pivotal in guarding the Kerala Blasters defenses, his presence at the backend of the formation is always reassuring for his side.
Jeakson Singh, the national team midfielder could have decisive say in making the plays to attack the opponent’s goal, an impressive game for him could set the tone for the whole team.
The live streaming of Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC will be available on Fancode, whereas Sony Sports 2 will be show the game live on television.
