ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters makes a comeback to beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 at home

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.

Abdenasser El Khayati – the customer’s high goalscorer this season – gave Chennaiyin an sudden lead, selecting up a Peter Sliskovic go and scoring within the second minute earlier than any of the house boys may settle of their positions.

Eventually, the Blasters bought a grip on the sport. They created loads of possibilities however their Greek ahead Dimitrios Diamantakos couldn’t utilise them properly.

The Blasters dominated the match, advancing regularly by way of the left and one such transfer which concerned defender Jessel Carneiro, Sahal Samad and Adrian Luna noticed the latter discover the highest proper nook of the online with a shocking shot to stage the rating.

Just earlier than half-time, Chennaiyin’s Vincy Barretto’s shot was pushed over neatly by the Blasters goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill who was in nice nick this night whereas Nishu Kumar stored the Chennaiyin ahead Petar Sliskovic in verify.

The Blasters took the lead shortly after the hour mark following a throw-in from the correct after which Adrian Luna despatched a cross to Okay. P. Rahul who guided it house from the left.

Chennaiyin made some determined makes an attempt in direction of the top however the staff needed to return disenchanted. The customer’s possibilities of coming into the six-team playoffs at the moment are nearly over.