ISL 2018-19: Kerala Blasters 1-2 Bengaluru FC – 5 Talking Points

#2 Kerala's fortunes remain in darkness

Kerala Blasters are yet to win a game in over a month [Image: ISL]

The lights may have gone off for some time, but the darkness in Kerala’s fortune remained the same. Once again they had to leave the field dejected and frustrated.

But to be honest, that was not the case in the whole match. Kerala were brilliant in the first half and must be ruing after the match that they have not utilised their chances. James’ gamble of introducing Prasanth Karuthadathkuni in the middle worked well. Prasanth constantly kept pressure on Bengaluru defence and even tested Gurpreet in the first half by a superb left-footed shot.

Vineeth was also having a busy day from the right side and he provided a superb pass to Seiminlen Doungel inside the box. The latter unleashed a shot but it was saved brilliantly by Gurpreet. Vineeth was again involved in the second half and missed his chance to score.

Kerala started on attacking note and maintained the same intensity in the first half. Surprisingly in the second, they sat back and were allowing Bengaluru to play in their own half. Kerala went for an all-out attack after conceding the second goal, but it was late.