Tue Jan 14 00:51:09 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Blasters Edge Odisha FC in Thrilling ISL Match

**Kochi, Kerala:** Kerala Blasters FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. Odisha took an early lead through Jerry Mawihmingthanga in the fourth minute, but Kerala fought back, equalizing through Kwame Peprah in the 60th minute.

Jesus Jimenez put Kerala ahead in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on a clever assist from Noah Sadaoui. Odisha briefly leveled the score again through Dori in the 80th minute, but Carlos Delgado’s red card in the 83rd minute swung the momentum back in Kerala’s favor. Sadaoui netted the winning goal in injury time, securing a crucial three points for Kerala. Sadaoui was named the key performer, having scored a goal, assisted another, and made significant contributions to the team’s overall performance. The win moves Kerala to eighth place in the ISL standings with 20 points from 16 matches. Odisha, now winless in their last four games, will next face Bengaluru FC, while Kerala will play NorthEast United FC.

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