Kerala Blasters dominate in 3-1 win over FC Goa

KOCHI, Nov 13: Kerala Blasters ended their 10-game losing streak against FC Goa with a 3-1 win in the Indian Super League here on Sunday.
It was their first win over Goa since November 2016.
Goals from Adrian Luna, Dimitrios Diamantakos and Ivan Kaliuzhnyi within the space of ten minutes secured all three points for the Blasters, while Noah Sadaoui scored for the Gaurs.
Both sides’ defences were on top until the 42nd minute when Luna fired the hosts in front. Rahul KP’s cross from the right flank missed Luna’s diving header before it reached Samad. The winger tapped it in from close range.
Later, the Blasters were awarded a penalty at the stroke of half-time. Diamantakos was taken out by Anwar Ali after the Gaurs failed to clear their lines. The Greek striker stepped up and sent Dheeraj Moirangthem the wrong way from the spot.
In the 52nd minute, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi went top of the ISL goals chart with a long-range screamer.
The Gaurs pulled one back in the 67th minute. Seriton Fernandes found an unmarked Sadaoui with a lofted cross into the box. (PTI)