With their first win of the season, the Kerala Blasters have gained new energy. The Blasters, who were initially paralyzed, can now be expected to have the energy to run. The Yellow Jackets’ first win in ISL Season Eight came on the back of a brilliant start and defense.
Within the first ten minutes, the Blasters made it clear that Odisha had reached the goal line. The decisive factor in the Blasters’ success was that Adrian Luna acted like an oiled midfielder. Luna’s Royal Touch assisted on both of the Blasters’ goals. In the 62nd minute, Vazquez’s goal was controlled by Luna.
Luna’s sweat was behind Prashant’s goal in the 85th minute. Though the ball did not reach the final three, the Blazers were able to defend Odisha on every delivery. Only eight shots were fired by the Blazers. Five of them were shot targets. Today saw a team that has come together again from the first three matches. Prashant’s goal in his 50th match will boost his confidence.
Prashant’s facial expressions in the subsequent moves after scoring the goal exposed his increased confidence. The three points scored during the pressure phase will strengthen the Kerala Blasters’ journey ahead. Chencho, who came on as a substitute, was also sowing fear in Odisha’s goal line. The lack of significant flaws in the defense indicates the coherence of the team. The confidence of the win over Odisha in the next match against a weakened East Bengal will strengthen the Blazers.
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