Mon Jan 13 18:09:44 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Blasters Edge Odisha FC in Thrilling 3-2 Victory
**Kochi, India** – Kerala Blasters FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) encounter today. A last-gasp goal in injury time by Noah Sadaoui sealed the win for Blasters, who overcame a shaky start to climb to eighth place in the league standings.
Odisha took an early lead in the 4th minute through Jerry Mawihmingthanga’s header. Despite dominating possession, Kerala struggled to find an equalizer in the first half, despite several close calls.
The second half saw a significant improvement from Kerala. Kwame Peprah finally broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with a powerful strike, leveling the score. Jesús Herrero then put Blasters ahead in the 72nd minute with a well-taken goal.
However, Odisha fought back, scoring again in the 80th minute through Dorielton, making it 2-2. The game remained tense until injury time when Sadaoui’s decisive goal secured the three points for Kerala. The victory moves Kerala to 20 points from 16 games, while Odisha remains in seventh place with 21 points after their fifth defeat of the season.
Kerala Blasters made two changes to the starting eleven from their previous match, with Danish Farooq and Milos Drincic unavailable. The match also saw a red card for Odisha’s substitute, Carlos Delgado, in the 83rd minute.
Kerala Blasters will next face NorthEast United FC on the 18th in Kochi.
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