Sun Oct 20 22:01:24 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**

– **Match Outcome:** Kerala Blasters FC defeated Mohammedan SC 2-1 in the Indian Super League match on October 20, 2024, at Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata.

– **Key Events:**
– Mohammedan SC initially took the lead in the 28th minute with a penalty goal by Mirjalol Kasimov after KBFC goalkeeper Som Kumar fouled a player inside the box.
– Kerala Blasters equalized in the second half with a goal from Kwame Peprah, who came on as a substitute in the 64th minute.
– Jesus Jimenez scored the winning goal for Kerala Blasters in the 75th minute.

– **Match Highlights:**
– Kerala Blasters displayed resilience after trailing and dominated possession after equalizing.
– Mohammedan SC’s defense was impacted by an injury to Joseph Adjei in the first half.
– Som Kumar, the KBFC goalkeeper, made a crucial late save to preserve the lead.

– **Crowd Incident:** The match experienced a temporary pause due to crowd violence, which included the throwing of objects on the pitch after a controversial decision by the referee.

– **Historical Context:** This victory marked Kerala Blasters’ third consecutive win in Kolkata, a first in the competition’s history for the team.

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