Goa: Kerala Blasters roped in the top spot with a comfortable 2-0 win over Odisha FC at Tilak Maidan Stadium, Vasco.
From the start of the match, Kerala looked the better side. With a series of stringed passes, Kerala kept the lead.
Odisha FC was near about to take the lead in the 26th minute. Javi Hernandez ran but Prabhsukhan Gill put up a good save from the snapshot. Just after two minutes, Kerala took the lead. A curling effort from Nishu Kumar (28’) at the top right corner set up efficiently.
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The setup from Adrian Luna found Nishu in a brilliant position. Luna had some great assists as he helped for the second. Harmanjot Khabra (40th) netted from a delectable corner to keep Kerala dominating.
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Odisha tried for a comeback but Prabhsukhan stood still. A brilliant save from the keeper denied Jonathas Cristian after the hour-mark. Jonathas failed thrice today. A crisp ball from Jerry Mawihmingthanga was headed over the bar. Javi sailed over a free-kick chance from a good position as well.
Kerala now have 20 points from 11 games while Odisha, have 13 from 10 matches.
