Adrian Luna was the star of the present for Kerala Blasters with a aim and an help.
| Photo Credit: R.Ok. Nithin
Chennaiyin FC’s opening aim, quickly after the beginning, caught everyone napping however there have been no additional surprises as Kerala Blasters recovered to attain a 2-1 win within the Indian Super League on the Nehru Stadium right here on Tuesday.
The victory helped the Blasters strengthen their third spot within the league ladder with 31 factors whereas Chennaiyin stayed within the eighth rung with 18.
Soon after midfielder Abdenasser El Khayati — the customer’s prime goalscorer this season — gave an surprising lead, choosing up a Peter Sliskovic cross and scoring within the second minute earlier than any of the house boys might settle of their positions, Blasters obtained a grip on the sport. They created loads of possibilities however their Greek ahead Diamantakos couldn’t utilise them nicely.
Blasters dominated the match, advancing ceaselessly via the left and one such transfer which concerned defender Jessel Carneiro, Sahal Samad and Adrian Luna noticed the last-named discover the highest proper nook of the web with a surprising shot.
Just earlier than half-time, Chennaiyin’s Vincy Barretto’s shot was pushed over well by the Blasters goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill who was in high quality nick whereas Nishu Kumar stored the Chennaiyin ahead Petar Sliskovic on a good leash.
Blasters took the lead shortly after the hour-mark following a throw-in from the best after which Luna, the star of the present, despatched a cross to Ok.P. Rahul who guided it residence from the left.
Though Chennaiyin made some determined makes an attempt in direction of the tip, it needed to return dissatisfied. The customer’s possibilities of getting into the six-team playoffs is now nearly over.
The consequence: Kerala Blasters 2 (Adrian Luna 38, Ok.P. Rahul 64) bt Chennaiyin FC 1 (Abdenasser El Khayati 2).
Source web site: www.thehindu.com
