ISL 2018-19: Jamshedpur FC 2-2 Kerala Blasters FC - 5 Talking Points

#3 Inspiring comeback from Kerala

Slavisa Stojanovic (left) scored Kerala's first goal of the game [Image: ISL]

From their opening three fixtures, Kerala Blasters probably lost out at least four points. In their second match against Mumbai City, they conceded a goal in the injury time. Delhi equalised just six minutes before the final whistle.

But Monday was different for the Yellow Army. Trailing by two goals and nothing to lose, Kerala came out all guns blazing. The players, who were quiet in the first half, suddenly came to life. They started controlling the proceedings.

Sahal’s introduction in the midfield gave Kerala more room to play. Sahal immediately contributed for his team’s cause when he passed to Matej Poplatnik but the Slovenian shot the ball wide. Sahal again was the centre of attraction when he found Stojanovic near the box and Serbian earned a penalty.

There are a few teams who forget to play defensive duties while creating an attack. But the likes of Jhinghan, Lakic-Pesic and Cyril Kali ensured no damage happened in their own half. They easily kept away one or two odd attempts by Jamshedpur.