KOCHI: Kerala Blasters FC restricted NorthEast United FC to a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday, January 19, 2025.

The home team showed exceptional defensive prowess to hold the Highlanders at bay and secure a point despite playing with 10 men for over 60 minutes of the game.

The game took a decisive turn in the 30th minute with Aibanbha Dohling of the Kerala Blasters FC getting sent off for violent conduct. This gave the Highlanders, the league’s joint-highest scoring team (31), a fantastic chance to optimise their one-man advantage.

But an organised Kerala Blasters FC defence thwarted that danger collectively, earning a hard-fought point from the draw.

Kerala Blasters FC will next play East Bengal FC on January 24, whereas NorthEast United FC are set to clash against Hyderabad FC on January 29.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)