ISL 2017, Match 36: Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC, Talking points

Udanta was doubtful before the game,but was named in the starting XI. (Photo: ISL)

A feverish start and a feverish end

It was a cagey start, but the game soon opened up. (Photo: ISL)

Sometimes the big games can be cagey affairs, but not this one. This game was very open in the first 15 minutes with both sides going for it. From the Blasters in particular, it represented a shift away from the norm as they have been content to play it safe, choosing to remain solid in their previous games.

CK Vineeth did not take to the field and replacing him was Iain Hume. Mark Sifneos and Hume at times made it a 4-4-2 for the Blasters, when they were attacking to give them more of a threat.

It made for a bright beginning.

The game ended like it started - three goals being scored in stoppage time. Miku scored twice thanks to some callous defending from the Blasters before Courage Pekuson scored a wonderful solo goal, getting past four challenges to grab a consolation for the beaten hosts.

Edited by Soumo Ghosh