Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC, ISL highlights: KER 0-0 JAM
Kerala Blasters FC and Jamshedpur FC failed to score as the game between the two ended in a 0-0 draw. Catch ISL highlights of Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC here.
Kerala Blasters vs Jamshedpur FC ended in a goalless draw, meaning both sides have yet to score a goal in two games of this season’s ISL. Kerala dominated possession for most of the game but Jamshedpur created plenty of chances as well. However, the fact that neither side could convert a single opportunity they created meant that both sides had to once again settle for a point in a game that saw no goals being scored. Catch ISL highlights of Kerala Blasters FC vs Jamshedpur FC here. (SCHEDULE | RESULTS | POINTS TABLE)
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9:54 PM IST: Full-time: Kerala Blasters 0-0 Jamshedpur. Different day same result for both these sides, who have now failed to score a goal in two games.
9:50 PM IST: Belforts so nearly scores! But his point-blank header is saved well by Rachubka. Four minutes have been added on here.
9:45 PM IST: As we near closer to the full-time whistle, it seems likely that this game too is heading for a goalless draw.
9:42 PM IST: Final changes: Kerala bring on Milan Singh for Pekuson, Jamshedpur replace Izu Azuka with Sameehg Doutie.
9:39 PM IST: A little over 10 minutes to go and it’s still goalless. Will anyone be able to break the deadlock?
9:36 PM IST: Pekuson now launches a shot from outside the box but it goes just wide.
9:33 PM IST: Farukh Chaudhary unleashes a fizzing volley but it’s straight at Rachubka who makes no mistakes.
9:30 PM IST: Jamshedpur looking likelier to score at this point. Kerala are relying on last-ditch defending to keep themselves in the game at this point.
9:27 PM IST: Kerala now make a sub of their own: Iain Hume comes off and is replaced by Mark Sifneos.
9:25 PM IST: Two substitutions have been made By Jamshedpur so far: Jerry Mawhmingthanga out for Farukh Chaudhary and now Anas Edathodika out for Bikash Jairu.
9:22 PM IST: Kerala Blasters’ fans have been in fine voice tonight, but can their chants lift their side to a win?
9:19 PM IST: The game has developed quite an edge in the second half, and a bit of a pull-apart brawl occurs which forces the referee to step in and restore order.
9:17 PM IST: Hume’s shot is a tame one and he’s obviously not happy as he launches into quite the tirade after his shot rolls out for a goal-kick.
9:16 PM IST: Kerala now have a free-kick in a good position.
9:13 PM IST: Jhingan continues to put his body on the line for Kerala Blasters. His ability to read and block shots is very good.
9:11 PM IST: Jamshedpur have looked better so far this half. They need to carry on with this intensity now.
9:08 PM IST: Trindade Goncalves of Jamshedpur with the first shot of this half but it veers wide of the post.
9:05 PM IST: Second half underway. Will either side manage to break the deadlock in the final 45 minutes? We shall see.
8:48 PM IST: Half-time: Kerala Blasters FC 0-0 Jamshedpur FC. It’s been a game high in quality but neither side have any goals to show as of now.
8:46 PM IST: We are in injury time now and the game remains goalless.
8:43 PM IST: Dimitar Berbatov and Mehtab Hussain getting into a war of words here after a couple of collisions.
8:40 PM IST: The game remains goalless as of now but the game hasn’t lacked in intensity and drama.
8:37 PM IST: Courage Pekuson makes a dangerous run into the box but is eventually held off as the ball rolls out for a goal-kick.
8:35 PM IST: Kerala have been the better side but Jamshedpur have had arguably the best chance of the game. This one seems too close to call at this point.
8:32 PM IST: AND THEY ALMOST SCORED! Memo’s low shot is only parried by Rachubka but Jerry’s weak shot on the rebound is also saved. The resulting corner also comes to nothing.
8:30 PM IST: Jamshedpur have a free-kick in a dangerous area here.
8:29 PM IST: Jamshedpur finally find some luck going forward but the final ball hasn’t been as good as it could and should be.
8:26 PM IST: The Blasters have 69% possession so far this half, which is a pretty good number whatever the circumstances. Jamshedpur need to do something drastic here to avoid going behind soon.
8:23 PM IST: Kerala are also pressing high whenever they lose the ball in a bid to retain it quickly. Meulensteen has transformed this side pretty quickly, given how listless they seemed against ATK.
8:21 PM IST: The way Kerala are dominating possession, Jamshedpur’s best bet would be to defend deep and hit the home side on the break when the chance arises.
8:19 PM IST: It’s been all Kerala thus far. The passing game that Rene Meulensteen wants them to play seems a lot more apparent this time around than it was against ATK.
8:16 PM IST: Berbatov finally getting involved as the Bulgarian frontman gets on the end of a cross from Lalruatthara with a tight-angled shot which creates some worry in the Jamshedpur defence. However, Subrata Paul eventually collects the ball.
8:14 PM IST: It’s been an eventful first 10 minutes but the game is still goalless. The way both teams are playing suggests the scoreline won’t remain unaffected for long.
8:12 PM IST: And Kerala nearly take the lead! CK Vineeth gets a free header but his effort sails just over the upright. Still 0-0, but the game has not lacked drama thus far.
8:10 PM IST: Blasters’ skippper Sandesh Jhinghan is getting involved in the game, launching himself into a tackle on Izu Azuka. The Indian defender is leading his side by example.
8:09 PM IST: Jamshedpur win a free-kick from a good crossing position but the resulting ball is comfortably collected by Paul Rachubka.
8:07 PM IST: Jamshedpur’s Kervens Belfort has a shot from outside the box but it goes high. They have now had two shots but neither has been on target.
8:05 PM IST: Jamshedpur now showing good attacking intent. That was something they sorely lacked in the previous game.
8:03 PM IST: Kerala have started the game well, establishing a passing rhythm from the get-go.
8:01 PM IST: The referee blows his whistle and we are underway at Kochi!
7:54 PM IST: Kerala have some of the most football-mad fans in the world and they are making their voices heard as the two teams emerge onto the field.
7:50 PM IST: Not long to go now till kick-off. Both teams need a win today but neither side is in the best of form, which makes for an intriguing clash.
7:40 PM IST: Steve Coppell, who used to coach Kerala Blasters, has nothing but nice things to say about his former club. “People have remembered me in Kochi. It doesn’t happen everyday in football, you move from club to club but Kochi is fantastic. I will remember this forever.”
7:30 PM IST: 30 minutes to go till kick-off. Kerala Blasters seem favourites going into the match but it would be unwise to count out Steve Coppell’s Jamshedpur side.
7:20 PM IST: Kerala Blasters will be hoping marquee player Dimitar Berbatov is more involved in the play than he was against ATK.
7:10 PM IST: Jamshedpur starting XI: Subrata Paul (GK), Tiri (C), Shouvik Ghosh, Trindade Goncalves, Kervens Belfort, Jerry Mawhmingthanga, Mehtab Hossain, Anas Edathodika, Memo, Souvik Chakrabarti, Izu Azuka.
7:10 PM IST: Kerala Blasters starting XI: Paul Rachubka (GK), Nemanja Lakic-Pesic, Arata Izumi, Dimitar Berbatov, Iain Hume, CK Vineeth, Jackichand Singh, Sandesh Jhingan (C), Rino Anto, Lalruatthara, Courage Pekuson.
7:00 PM IST: Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Indian Super League game between Kerala Blasters FC and Jamshedpur FC!
Kerala Blasters just about got away with a draw in their first match of the season versus ATK. The defending ISL champions had plenty of chances against a shaky Kerala side but couldn’t score.
Similarly, Jamshedpur FC were unimpressive against NorthEast United in their opening encounter. The ISL debutants were even reduced to 10 men late in the game after Andre Bikey was sent off but came away with a point.
The Kerala vs Jamshedpur game will be a homecoming of sorts for Jamshedpur FC manager Steve Coppell, who will return to face his old side in what is likely to be a highly-contested affair at Kochi.
