KOCHI: Kerala Blasters FC put on an impeccable second-half display to beat Chennaiyin FC 3-0 to at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Jesus Jimenez, Noah Sadaoui, and Rahul KP found the back of the net in the 56th, 70th, and 90+2’ minute of the match, respectively, as they grabbed hold of their third win of the campaign.
Uruguayan attacking midfielder Adrian Luna was crucial in the initial couple of goal-scoring efforts for the home team. In the 56th minute, he orchestrated the first move by charging up ahead in the left flank before opting for the unorthodox alternative of passing the ball to Korou Singh, who was marching forward from the right flank inside the box. Korou received the ball deftly and then played the ball forward for Jimenez, who simply slotted it into the net.
The second strike was more straightforward, with Luna picking the ball at the centre of the park and driving the attack forward. The Chennaiyin FC backline wasn’t exactly organised properly, leaving Luna with plenty of space to work with. Luna delivered a pass to Sadaoui, who turned around and deposited the ball into the bottom right corner to secure a decisive two-goal lead.
They tripled their advantage in the added time of the second half. It was Key Performerof the Match, Noah Sadaoui, who became the provider of the goal as he released the ball perfectly for Rahul, whose right footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner sealed the game.
Chennaiyin FC will play their next match against the Mohun Bagan Super Giant on November 30, whereas Kerala Blasters FC play FC Goa on November 28.
(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)
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