That's all we have from this match. On Monday, Odisha FC will be hosting Chennaiyin FC. We look forward to your company at 1930 IST for all the action. Cheers!
Awards
Kerala Blasters FC collect the Club Award for winning the match this evening. Seityasen Singh is given the Limitless Player of the Match Award. Gianni Zuiverloon bags the Winning Pass of the Match Award. Mohamad Rakip takes home the Emerging Player of the Match Award and Bartholomew Ogbeche is the choice for the Hero of the Match Award.
Hyderabad FC humiliated!
What a thrashing! It was a horror evening for Hyderabad FC. They were beaten black and blue by the home team. It all started hunky-dory for the touring party when they got their noses in front in the 14th minute. But that was the only moment, they looked in any semblance of control. After that lightning struck and Kerala Blasters FC just steamrolled them with some clinical strikes. Bartholomew Ogbeche first scored the equalizer in the 33rd minute and then Vlatko Drobarov along with Messi Bouli made it 3-1 for the Men in Yellow at the halfway mark. The landscape of the match didn't change even in the second half. Kerala Blasters FC were just relentless in their attacks and in the 59th minute, Seityasen Singh scored a wonder goal from outside the box to bring the shutter down on Hyderabad's hopes of making a comeback. Bartholomew completed his brace in the 75th minute and Kerala Blasters FC finished with a 5-star performance. This outstanding show in front of the home crowd has lifted them to 7th place on the points table whereas Hyderabad FC keep their postal address at number 10.
90'
Full time
The referee blows the whistle and Kerala Blasters FC have come out trumps in this contest. Smiles all around in their camp and the crowd is just loving it. They were treated to some clinical football this evening.
90'
On target
Kerala Blasters FC win the free kick on the left flank and Seityasen Singh takes it. He sends a superb cross inside the box and Bartholomew Ogbeche heads it straight to the keeper. Needed to do better to get his hat-trick.
90'
Added time
5 minutes have been added as stoppage time. Are we going to see any more goal in this match?
88'
Off the line!
Gianni Zuiverloon is on top of his game! A threading pass is played to Bobo who rushes past a few defenders as he enters the box. TP Rehenesh comes off his line to stop the charge but Bobo easily beats him with his swift footwork. He then takes the shot but Gianni is there as the last line of defense and he does extremely well to take the wind out of that attack.
89'
Substitution
Substitution - Kerala Blasters FC (In: DARREN, Out: MOUSTAPHA)
86'
Off target!
Hyderabad FC need to do better than this. Giles Barnes does well on the right flank to proceed past his marker and then swings in a cross at the far end. Nikhil Poojary reaches the end of it and tries to hit on the volley but is off target.
87'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Kerala Blasters FC : SAHAL
87'
Substitution
Substitution - Kerala Blasters FC (In: Prasanth K'dathkuni, Out: NARZARY. H)
82'
Bouli leaves!
Injury for Messi Bouli and he is stretchered off the field. Sahal Abdul Samad takes his place for the remainder of game.
82'
Substitution
Substitution - Kerala Blasters FC (In: SAHAL, Out: MESSI B)
81'
Headed over!
Almost a sixer for Kerala Blasters FC! Jessel Carneiro's cross from the left flank finds the head of Messi Bouli but the forward fails to keep it on target and nods it over the bar.
75'
GOALLLLL
Brace for Bartholomew Ogbeche! Kerala Blasters FC are not done yet. They want more. It's a long ball from TP Rehenesh that finds Messi Bouli on the right flank. The forward enters the box and has a defender in front. He somehow dribbles past him, loses his balance but still does well to poke it in the path of Bartholomew Ogbeche. The Nigerian has an open goal in front of him and he doesn't miss. 5-1!
74'
Goal
Goal - Kerala Blasters FC : OGBECHE
71'
Substitution
We have reached that stage of the match where we will be seeing plenty of changes. Hyderabad FC have made another switch, their last - Marcelo Pereira goes off and Nestor Jesus Benitez comes on for him!
71'
Substitution
Substitution - Hyderabad FC (In: NESTOR G, Out: MARCELINHO)
66'
Substitution
Hyderabad FC have made a change here. They bring in Gurtej Singh in place of Sahil Panwar. Like for like replacement as a defender takes the place of a defender. Not going for the goals? Already surrendered?
66'
Substitution
Substitution - Hyderabad FC (In: GURTEJ, Out: SAHIL)
62'
Yellow for Halder
Believe us, Abhishek Halder is lucky to get away with just a yellow. Could have easily been given the red card. He brings down Seityasen Singh with a bad challenge. Didn't get any of the ball and barges into Singh. The referee flashes the yellow card without any qualms.
62'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Hyderabad FC : HALDER
59'
GOOALLLLLL
That's a wonder goal! You can count it as a goalkeeping error also. Kerala Blasters FC won't mind it as they further strengthen their grip on this match. Halicharan Narzary initiates the move at the back as he lays it off for Jessel Carneiro who passes it to his right to Seityasen Singh. It's the Singh show after that as he sprints forward and then pulls the trigger from just outside the box. It's on target and Laxmikant Kattimani attempts to stop it with one hand. The force is so much on the shot that it deflects behind and finds the net. 4-1 and surely it's shutter down on Hyderabad FC!
59'
Goal
Goal - Kerala Blasters FC : SEITYASEN
59'
Yellow for Zuiverloon
Gianni Zuiverloon and Abhishek Halder try to win the ball in the middle of the park and in the process, the latter is pushed down. Yellow flashed to Gianni Zuiverloon!
58'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Kerala Blasters FC : ZUIVERLOON
54'
Relentless Kerala!
Messi Bouli swings in a good cross at the far end inside the box. Seityasen Singh tries to hit it on the volley but scuffs his attempt and it goes straight to Laxmikant Kattimani.
52'
Attack diffused
Messi Bouli runs with the ball and approaches the box. But Adil Khan and Matthew Kilgallon combine to sandwich him and then the latter sweeps the ball off his feet and pushes it towards his keeper.
51'
Foul committed
Abhishek Halder commits a foul on Jeakson Singh and the referee immediately stops the play and hands a free kick to Kerala Blasters FC!
46'
Resumption
Second half gets underway and it's Hyderabad FC with the first touch on the ball. They have their task cut out here to make a comeback.
Clinical KBFC!
The Men in Yellow are in a commanding position in this match. They started brightly but soon found themselves a goal down when Bobo slotted home the first goal for Hyderabad FC. The hosts felt the pressure after that with the touring team dominating the possession. However, things changed in the 33rd minute when Bartholomew Ogbeche was set free on the counter and the Nigerian didn't disappoint. That moment lifted the Blasters and they scored a couple of goals more in the next 12 minutes to gain a 2-goal cushion. It looks very tough for Hyderabad FC from here on to make a comeback but you cannot rule them out completely. The Yellow team though will plan to protect their lead and attack on the counter in the next half. Let's hope for another goal-filled segment.
45'
Half time
The referee blows the whistle and the first half ends with Kerala Blasters FC in the driver's seat.
45'
Blocked midway!
Marko Stankovic has the ball at his feet and he takes a long-range shot. Gianni Zuiverloon intercepts and it deflects behind for a corner. Nothing comes out from the set-piece and that will be the last play of this half.
45'
Added time
Four minutes have been added as stoppage time.
45'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Kerala Blasters FC : MESSI B
45'
GOOOALLLL
Remarkable turnaround in fortunes here for Kerala Blasters FC! From being a goal down, they are now 3-1 ahead in this clash. The long pass from behind is chested down by Messi Bouli in the path of Bartholomew Ogbeche who sneaks in a through pass for Halicharan Narzary. A nice cross is played by Narzary and Messi Bouli efficiently nods it past the goalkeeper. Big celebration happening in Kochi!
45'
Goal
Goal - Kerala Blasters FC : MESSI B
44'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Hyderabad FC : MARKO
41'
Almost 3-1
Kerala Blasters FC are rallying attacks after attacks! This time it's Seityasen Singh with a lovely cross inside the box. Bartholomew Ogbeche has a few defenders to deal with and he does so efficiently. But while attempting to hit it on the volley, he mishits it over the bar.
39'
GOOOOALLLLLL
Kerala Blasters FC have come from behind to get into the lead! Jessel Carneiro initiates the attack from the right by passing it to Seityasen Singh who just lobs in a good cross at the face of goal. Vlatko Drobarov is at the right place and guides it in to take Kerala Blasters FC into the lead. The crowd is roaring!
39'
Goal
Goal - Kerala Blasters FC : DROBAROV
36'
Nearly 2-1 for Hyderabad FC!
Hyderabad win a free kick on the right side and Marcelo Pereira steps up to take it. He swings it in over the crowded players inside the box and Adil Khan tries to reach the end of that cross with his outstretched left leg. However, he fails to get any touch on it.
33'
GOOOALLLLL
You cannot keep Bartholomew Ogbeche away from the scoresheet! Hyderabad FC were on the attack at the opposite end but it fizzles out and Gianni Zuiverloon quickly passes it to the star striker, Bartholomew Ogbeche. The Nigerian breaks into a counter and seeing that Laxmikant Kattimani comes off his line to block his path. However, Ogbeche easily runs around the keeper and slots it home. Back to level terms!
33'
Goal
Goal - Kerala Blasters FC : OGBECHE
29'
Substitution
Rafael Lopez Gomez is not able to continue and Hyderabad FC are making a forced change. Giles Barnes takes his place on the field.
29'
Substitution
Substitution - Hyderabad FC (In: BARNES, Out: Rafa)
25'
Foul
Rafael Lopez Gomez clears the ball on the left side of the pitch as he kicks it behind. Messi Bouli has put in a run to win the ball but instead brings down Gomez. The Hyderabad FC defender is in pain and is receiving some treatment.
24'
Hyderabad on top!
It was Kerala Blasters FC initially who saw more ball but since the first goal, Hyderabad FC have increased the pressure and are not sitting back. A few moves have developed, however, it didn't have the finishing touches.
22'
Good attempt
Seityasen Singh has the ball at his feet and he sends across a good cross inside the box. But it's a little too close to the keeper and Laxmikant Kattimani catches it with ease.
14'
GOOOALLLLL
Hyderabad FC get their noses in front! Brilliant game play shown. The attack is triggered by Abhishek Halder who smartly serves a through ball for Marcelo Pereira to his left. The skipper charges inside the box and then crosses it across the face of goal,. By then, Bobo has made his run and it's a simple tap-in for him.
14'
Goal
Goal - Hyderabad FC : BOBO
11'
Corner conceded
Sahil Panwar has a nervy moment! Kerala Blasters FC get the ball inside the box but it misses everyone and falls to Panwar who looks behind once to know if anyone is attacking. While doing so, he gets a heavy touch and Messi Bouli tries to catch him off guard. However, Sahil shows the presence of mind to kick it out for a corner. The resulting set-piece results in nothing.
4'
Hit high
Kerala Blasters FC win a free kick near the halfway line. Seityasen Singh swings in a good ball inside the box and Sahil Panwar tries to head it out of danger. However, his clearance loops in front of Bartholomew Ogbeche who smashes it on the volley but it's way too high. Not even testing the keeper.
2'
Midfield game!
Kerala Blasters FC are seeing more possession currently but they have not been able to move forward much and threaten Hyderabad FC.
1'
Kick off
All in readiness! Kerala Blasters FC get the first touch on the ball and the first half is underway.
Toss
Marcelo Pereira wins the coin-toss and Hyderabad FC will play from left to right in this half.
National anthem
The players are in the middle of the Indian national anthem. It's a Sunday evening and good crowd has come to watch this contest. Kerala Blasters FC always have the best support.
Hyderabad FC - Playing Xi
Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Sahil Panwar, Rafael Lopez Gomez, Matthew Kilgallon, Asish Rai, Adil Khan, Marko Stankovic, Nikhil Poojary, Marcelo Pereira (C), Abhishek Halder, Bobo.
Two teams lying at the bottom of the points table will be crossing swords in Match 52 of this edition's Indian Super League. Kerala Blasters FC are going through a very rough patch after a promising start to the season. Since their first win, their campaign has nosedived and they are currently on a 9-match winless streak. They have struggled at both ends with their attackers not delivering the goods and defenders leaking goals. Over-reliance on Ogbeche and Bouli has started to show its effect and the midfield has also lacked creativity. Defending set-pieces has been a major cause of concern and the Blasters will be hoping to fix this loophole at the back. The condition of Hyderabad FC is also similar. They have conceded the most number of goals this season and there have been many defensive lapses that have cost them. The picture remains the same in the attacking third where there has been a drought of goals and dependency on one striker in Bobo. Hyderabad though will take confidence from the fact that they have won the reverse fixture against Kerala and would be eager to do the double over them. What will happen when two misfiring teams collide?