That is it from the game. FC Goa win it comfortably. Kerala have a lot to think before their next game. We have a one week break now. Next week on 21st November, we will see FC Pune City take on Jamshedpur FC at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium, Pune. That clash will begin at 1930 IST. Till then, goodbye!
Awards
The Club Award has been given to FC Goa as they have won the game. The Limitless Player of the Match Award goes to Seriton Fernandes. The Winning Pass of the Match Award goes to Ahmed Jahouh. The Emerging Player of the Match Award goes to Mohammad Nawaz. Lastly, Ferran Corominas wins the Hero of the Match Award.
Full time
Victory for FC Goa. A deserving three points in the end for the table toppers. They took the two-goal advantage forward from Corominas in the first half forward and capitalised on it by attacking in the second half.The home team came out stronger in this half but were not able to finish their chances. Goa sealed the game in the 67th minute when their substitute scored a brilliant header to seal all the three points. Kerala was trying hard but managed to get a consolation in the end when Nikola Krcmarevic scored for them. A good game of football from these two teams. Goa remains top of the table while Kerala remains 7th on the table.
90'
GOALLLLLLLL
Nikola Krcmarevic scores the consolation for Kerala Blasters FC. Sandesh Jhingan from the right delivers a cross inside the box, the Goa defender clears it but the ball again falls straight to the Kerala captain who drills a low cross inside the box. He finds Nikola Krcmarevic who tucks the ball into the far post.
90'
Goal
Goal - Kerala Blasters FC : Nikola Krcmarevic
90'
Injury time
4 minutes of added time. Will Kerala Blasters get a consolation or FC Goa make it four for the evening?
83'
Opportunity lost
Matej Poplatnik from the left crosses it inside the box. He finds Seiminlen Doungel who tries to side-foot it but misses the target. They have to at least hit the target from there.
81'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Hugo Boumous
79'
Chances after chances for the away side
Ferran Corominas on the left flank gives a square ball to Miguel Fernandez who tries to place it past the keeper but scuffed his shot at the end.
76'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Miguel Fernandez, Out: Ahmed Jahouh)
75'
Top save from Mohammad Nawaz
A nice through ball fed by Matej Poplatnik to Lalruatthara who cuts back to CK Vineeth. The forward hits it first time with his right foot only for Mourtada Fall to clear it off the line.
71'
What a save
Seiminlen Doungel finds some free space just outside the opposition box. He shoots with his right foot and keeper goes to his right and stops it from going inside the net. Top quality save that.
71'
Substitution
Substitution - Kerala Blasters FC (In: CK Vineeth, Out: Prasanth K)
67'
GOALLLLLLL
Manvir Singh makes it three for FC Goa. Brandon Fernandes floats in a corner inside the box, Manvir was free inside the box and the forward leaps high and heads into the back of the net. A brilliant header from the striker.
67'
Goal
Goal - FC Goa : Manvir Singh
63'
Another save
Coro finds space in the opposition half, he passes it to Hugo Boumous who takes a first-time shot. A good save from the Naveen Kumar though.
63'
Almost the third
Bad clearance from the Kerala goalkeeper. Goa took advantage of it. Brandon Fernandes from the left crosses it straight to Ferran Corominas who shoots it first time but Anas Edathodika blocks it and the ball again falls to Coro who tries to place in into the bottom corner but a good save from Naveen Kumar denies him the scoring.
62'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Hugo Boumous, Out: Edu Bedia)
57'
Home side dominating
Home side is finding spaces to exploit the opposition defence. They need this pressure to now convert into a goal.
57'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Manvir Singh, Out: Manvir Singh)
52'
Good save
Seiminlen Doungel struck a fierce shot with his right foot. But Mohammad Nawaz made a save to his right and parried the ball wide of the target.
51'
Third yellow card of the game
Edu Bedia is booked for a tackle from the back on Matej Poplatnik. Free kick opportunity for Kerala Blasters FC.
51'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Edu Bedia
46'
Second half
We are back for the second half. A substitution for Kerala Blasters FC as Mohamad Rakip is replaced by Cyril Kali.
46'
Substitution
Substitution - Kerala Blasters FC (In: Cyril Kali, Out: Cyril Kali)
Half time
Goa take a two-goal lead in the first half. What a brilliant first half it has been so far. The home team did start brightly when Kizito got a chance to open the scoring for them. But out of nowhere, Goa took the lead when Ahmed Jahouh put a delightful cross inside the box which Corominas headed into the back of the net. Goa took a firm grip of the game after that. In the end, Coro showed his quality and scored a superb curler goal to make it two for the evening so far. Kerala will need to come back strong in the second half, otherwise, Goa will take all the three points. They need Krcmarevic an Poplatnik to get into the game and create chances for them. They are not getting enough possession in midfield. An interesting second half is on the cards.
45'
GOALLLLLL
Ferran Corominas scores the second of the game. What a sublime goal that. He runs with the ball, cuts inside and curls it with his right foot into the far post. What a goal from Coro. World class.
45'
Goal
Goal - FC Goa : Ferran Corominas
44'
Substitution for Kerala Blasters FC
Slavisa Stojanovic is replaced by Seiminlen Doungel. Tactical change or an injury?
44'
Substitution
Substitution - Kerala Blasters FC (In: Seiminlen Doungel, Out: Seiminlen Doungel)
42'
CLOSE
Brilliant effort from Ahmed Jahouh as he finds space in the middle. He takes a first-time shot with his left foot. But it goes just wide of the post.
39'
Off side
Ferran Corominas finds space in the middle and chips it towards Edu Bedia who takes a touch with his chest but the linesman calls it an offside. Close call but a good call.
34'
Yellow card
Mohamed Ali gets into referee's book for a tackle on Slavisa Stojanovic.
34'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Mohamed Ali
32'
Free kick well over
Ahmed Jahouh trying an ambitious effort from 40 yards. It was always going to be difficult to beat the keeper from there. His shot was well over the goal.
31'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Kerala Blasters FC : Sandesh Jhingan
28'
Skies it over
Lenny Rodrigues finds space in the middle of the park as he takes a touch and shoots it with his right foot but it was well over the goal.
23'
Even game so far
Both the teams' defence looks vulnerable at the back. Interesting to see who gets a clear-cut opening now.
17'
What a tackle
A clearance from Kerala Blasters finds Halicharan Narzary free on goal who runs with the ball. But a great tackle from Seriton Fernandes who recovers from behind and clears the danger. Brilliant tackle that.
11'
GOALLLLLL
Ferran Corominas opens the scoring for the away side. Ahmed Jahouh from the right crosses it inside the box, he finds Corominas who leaps high and guides his header at the far post. A good start for the away side.
11'
Goal
Goal - FC Goa : Ferran Corominas
5'
Good oppourtunity for the home side
It has been chaos in the Goa defence. Ahmed Jahouh loses the ball in the defence which he should clear it but Kizito takes advantage of it as he takes a touch and tries to shoot but the Goa backline clears the danger.
1'
Kick off
FC Goa will get us underway. Lets' Football.
Toss
Kerala Blasters FC win the toss and will attack from right to left in this half.
National anthem
The players are out in the middle for the Indian national anthem.
FC Goa XI
Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Mohamed Ali, Mourtada Fall, Seriton Fernandes, Carlos Pena, Lenny Rodrigues, Edu Bedia (C), Jackichand Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Ahmed Jahouh, Ferran Corominas.
Kerala Blasters FC XI
Naveen Kumar (GK), Mohamad Rakip, Anas Edathodika, Sandesh Jhingan (C), Lalruatthara, Halicharan Narzary, Keziron Kizito, Prasanth K, Nikola Krcmarevic, Slavisa Stojanovic, Matej Poplatnik.
Super Sunday
Hello and welcome to match 34 between Kerala Blasters FC and FC Goa live from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi. It has not been the best of starts from the home team as they have just won a single game so far this season. Their main problem has been the attack which is lacking goals. Stojanovic has scored three goals for them so far this season but they would like others to contribute as well. Kerala has got the second-best defence in terms of goal conceded. They need their defence to be at their best today. Coming to the away team, they have been flying high as they are placed 1st on the table. Having Corominas back in the last game had helped them a lot as they won a thriller against Delhi. They are a team who can produce individual brilliance on their day. They have a well-balanced team. Kerala will have a huge task against an in-form Goa team. It will be interesting to see how the match unfolds. It should be a cracker of a game.