Fri Jan 24 17:00:40 UTC 2025: ## East Bengal defeats Kerala Blasters in Indian Super League clash
**Kolkata, January 24, 2025:** East Bengal secured a 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at Kolkata on Thursday. The win snapped East Bengal’s three-match losing streak, while handing Kerala Blasters their ninth defeat of the season.
P.V. Vishnu opened the scoring for East Bengal in the 20th minute with a powerful left-footed shot, assisted by Clayton Silva. The lead was doubled in the 72nd minute when Hijazi Maher headed home from a corner, following a cross from Naorem Mahesh Singh.
Kerala Blasters pulled one back in the 84th minute through Danish Farooq, capitalizing on a free-kick situation. Despite late pressure, they were unable to secure an equalizer.
While East Bengal dominated large portions of the game, Kerala Blasters had chances of their own, with a shot from Clayton Silva narrowly missing the target in the first half. A header from Jesús Imaz also went wide.
The win moves East Bengal up to 11th place in the ISL table with 17 points, while Kerala Blasters remain in 8th position with 21 points after 18 matches. Kerala Blasters will next face Chennaiyin FC on January 30th.
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