Sat Oct 26 05:58:55 UTC 2024: Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters 3-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) match held at Nehru Stadium in Kochi on October 25, 2024, ending a two-year winless streak in the city.
Key points from the match:
– Substitute Edgar Mendez scored twice, with his first goal in the 73rd minute following a fumble by goalkeeper Som Kumar, allowing Mendez to convert a dropped freekick.
– Mendez’s second goal came in injury time, as he capitalized on a long ball from Mohammed Salah, scoring easily with the opposing goalkeeper out of position.
– The match began with Pereyra Diaz scoring the opening goal for Bengaluru FC in the 9th minute after stealing the ball from defender Pritam Kotal.
– Kerala Blasters equalized just before halftime with a penalty by Jesus Jimenez, awarded after Kwame Peprah was fouled in the box.
– The final score was Kerala Blasters FC 1 (Jesus Jimenez 45+2) to Bengaluru FC 3 (Pereyra Diaz 9, Edgar Mendez 73 & 90+4).
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