Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC, 2025-26 Indian Super League, Regular Season
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Kerala Blasters FC are hosting Chennaiyin FC
at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi), Kochi, India, starting on
. The match is a part of the Indian Super League.
Match Commentary
- 37': Marlon Roos-Trujillo (Kerala Blasters FC) Substitution at 37'
- 42': Imran Khan (Chennaiyin FC) Goal at 42'
- 53': Lalrinliana Hnamte (Chennaiyin FC) Substitution at 53'
- 54': Naocha Huidrom Singh (Kerala Blasters FC) Yellow Card at 54'
- 57': Sandeep Singh (Kerala Blasters FC) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Ebindas Yesudasan (Kerala Blasters FC) Substitution at 57'
- 64': Klusner Pereira (Chennaiyin FC) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Vivek S (Chennaiyin FC) Substitution at 64'
- 65': Nihal Sudeesh (Kerala Blasters FC) Yellow Card at 65'
- 76': Danish Farooq Bhat (Kerala Blasters FC) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Jai Quitongo (Kerala Blasters FC) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Daniel Chukwu Chima (Chennaiyin FC) Substitution at 76'
- 77': Eduardo Kau (Chennaiyin FC) Substitution at 77'
- 81': Ruivah Hormipam (Kerala Blasters FC) Yellow Card at 81'
Statistics
 CFC |
KER |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 15 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 52 | Possession | 48 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Indian Super League
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi)
Location: Kochi, India
Attendance: 6,435
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi)
Location: Kochi, India
Attendance: 6,435
Indian Super League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru FC | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Kerala Blasters FC | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Churchill Brothers | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Punjab FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Kerala Blasters FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Arsh Anwer Shaikh (GK) |
| 4 | Ruivah Hormipam  |
| 63 | Bikash Yumnam |
| 50 | Naocha Huidrom Singh |
| 27 | Aibanbha Dohling |
| 8 | Vibin Mohanan |
| 21 | Matías Hernández |
| 39 | Kévin Yoke |
| 17 | Nihal Sudeesh |
| 7 | Víctor Bertomeu |
| 19 | Muhammad Ajsal |
Chennaiyin FC (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Mohammad Nawaz (GK) |
| 66 | Mohammed Ali Bemammer |
| 20 | Pritam Kotal |
| 5 | Elsinho |
| 71 | Farukh Choudhary |
| 14 | Alberto Noguera |
| 21 | Maheson Singh |
| 17 | Mandar Dessai |
| 26 | Laldinliana Renthlei |
| 10 | Iñigo Martín |
| 7 | Imran Khan |
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