Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 saw its seventh match of the tournament between Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC. The former side had hosted Mumbai football team for the mouth-watering clash at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. While the match ended in a draw with Kerala and Mumbai scoring one goal each for 1-1 at full time, the highlight of the game was a kind gesture by Kerala Blasters fans. They carried a giant artwork to pay heartfelt tribute to all the heroes who played a crucial role during the recent Kerala flood rescue operations. KBFC 1 - MCFC 1 | Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC - Live Football Score, Match 7 - Summary.

On the official Twitter handle, ISL shared an image of Kerala Blasters fans flaunting a big banner from the stands. The artwork depicted everyone who helped with rescue operations as flood wreaked havoc in the state. Fans poured their hearts out with the sweet depiction of a fisherman, military, common men, and other unsung heroes who helped Kerala. ISL in its tweet writes, “Heart-warming gesture by @KeralaBlasters fans from @kbfc_manjappada, as they pay tribute to all the heroes who stepped up during the #KeralaFloods 🙏🏽💛 #LetsFootball #KERMUM.” It indeed was a moving sight during the match on Friday. Amul's Topical Ad on Kerala Floods Urges to 'Help With Your Relief & Belief!

Coming to the match, Halicharan Narzary had given Kerala Blasters an early lead in the game against Mumbai. The 24-year-old midfielder had scored a goal in the 25th minute. The home side maintained the difference and were confident of victory but a late strike from Mumbai City FC’s substitute Pranjal Bhumij in the extra time (90+3) equalised the game. The match ended in a draw, but Kerala Blasters moved up in the points table to take the top spot. Mumbai with one draw and one loss take the eighth place in ISL 5 points table and team standings. The next match of Hero ISL 2018-19 is between Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa.

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