Tue Jan 14 07:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Blasters Edge Odisha FC in Thrilling ISL Match

**Kochi, India** – Kerala Blasters FC snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in a thrilling Indian Super League encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. Noah Sadaoui’s last-minute goal in the fifth minute of added time secured the win for the home side after a back-and-forth match that saw both teams trade blows.

Odisha FC took an early lead with Jerry Mawihmingthanga’s fourth-minute goal. However, Kerala Blasters fought back, equalizing through Kwame Peprah in the 60th minute following a clever through ball. Jesus Jimenez then put Kerala ahead in the 73rd minute with a headed goal, capitalizing on a cross from Adrian Luna and a deft pass from Sadaoui.

Odisha FC refused to give up, Dori equalizing in the 80th minute after a free-kick and subsequent save by Sachin Suresh. The Juggernauts’ hopes were further hampered by Carlos Delgado’s sending off in the 83rd minute for a second yellow card. Despite being a man down, Odisha put up a strong fight, however, Kerala capitalized on their numerical advantage in the dying moments, with Sadaoui scoring the winner to secure the victory.

The win extends Kerala Blasters’ unbeaten run to seven games whenever Sadaoui finds the net this season. Odisha FC, meanwhile, are winless in their last four matches.

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