Tue Jan 14 17:53:00 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Blasters Edge Odisha FC in Thrilling ISL Match

**Kochi, Jan 13 (IANS)** – Kerala Blasters FC snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday night. Noah Sadaoui’s injury-time goal secured the win for the home side, who remain unbeaten in all seven matches where Sadaoui has scored this season.

Odisha FC took an early lead through Jerry Mawihmingthanga in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Kerala Blasters struggled to break through Odisha’s resilient defense in the first half, with Kwame Peprah’s shot being blocked.

The second half saw a dramatic turnaround. Peprah equalized for Kerala Blasters in the 60th minute with a powerful finish, before Jesus Jimenez put them ahead in the 73rd minute following a clever assist from Sadaoui. Odisha FC fought back, with Dori equalizing in the 80th minute after a goalmouth scramble. However, their comeback was hampered by Carlos Delgado’s sending off in the 83rd minute.

Kerala Blasters relentlessly pressed for a winner in the dying moments, and Sadaoui delivered the decisive blow in the fifth minute of injury time, securing a vital three points. The victory lifts Kerala Blasters to eighth place in the ISL table with 20 points from 16 matches. They next face NorthEast United FC on January 18th, while Odisha FC will play Bengaluru FC on January 22nd.

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