KBFC 2 - FCG 2 | Kerala Blasters FC vs FC Goa - Live Football Score, Match 29 - Summary

Kerala Blasters are languishing at 9th in the Indian Super League points table and have an important match coming up against FC Goa. With just four points in the five matches so far, Kerala have not won a contest since defeating ATK on the opening day of the season. Elco Schattorie has failed to turn around Kerala's season and is naturally under a lot of pressure. Opposition Goa will not be too happy with their performance so far as well as a 5th position does not do justice to the kind of history and squad they have. A narrow 0-1 loss against Jamshedpur was their first in 5 games though.

Bartholomew Ogbeche scored a brace against ATK in Kerala’s first game and the goals have dried up since then. He along with Sergio Cidoncha must lift their standards if they hope to continue in the starting eleven. The absence of Sandesh Jhingan is having a huge impact on Kerala’s season with Abdul Nediyodath not having the command at the back like the injured Indian international. FC Goa are struggling with the suspension of key players at the moment with Ahmed Jahouh, Hugo Boumus and Seimenlen Doungel all missing. The absence of Ferran Corominas is hurting their goal-scoring prospects and Manvir Singh has a lot of responsibility on his shoulder in the absence of Coro.

Probable Line-Ups:

Kerala Blasters: TP Rehenesh (GK), Mohamad Rakip, Raju Gaikwad, Jessel Carneiro, Abdul Hakku, Jeakson Singh, Sergio Cidoncha, Rahul KP, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Messi Bouli, Bartholomew Ogbeche.

FC Goa: Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Carlos Pena, Seriton Fernandes, Mourtada Fall, Mandar Rao Dessai, Lenny Rodrigues, Edu Bedia, Jackichand Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Ferran Corominas, Manvir Singh.