Kerala Blasters Secure ‌First Win of ⁢Indian ​Super League 2024-25 Season

Kerala Blasters⁢ have earned their first win ⁤of ⁣the Indian Super⁢ League 2024-25⁢ season by defeating⁤ East Bengal 2-1.⁢ Former captain and⁤ India legend Joe Paul Ancheri says this ‌win was necessary for Blasters who⁤ lost the first match.

Ancheri, responding to Reporter TV after the‌ match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, stated, ​”Blasters‍ made a good comeback. Because victory was essential. Despite losing the first game, Blasters had said⁢ they would bounce back. It has‌ happened.”

Although⁤ they could⁣ not score in ‍the first half, Blasters showed a good performance​ in the​ second half. Ancheri explained, “Blasters ⁢played a good game after conceding the goal. ​Changes were made​ from the first⁣ game. The ⁤coach’s vision is ⁣to discover and ​correct⁤ the ‍team’s weaknesses.”

Ancheri was‍ reacting to Blasters’ loss⁤ against Punjab FC in the first game of the season. He noted that the first game in​ a tournament was a‍ bit difficult for all the teams and expressed his belief that the team ⁢will win this time.

The ‍Hornets made a stunning comeback against ⁣East ​Bengal⁤ after ⁣trailing by a goal. In ‍the second half of the match, East Bengal took the lead with a goal scored by Vishnu PV. ‍Then Noah Sadoi and Kwame Pepra ⁤scored, securing the win⁤ for Blasters.

In the absence of captain‌ Adrian Luna, Blasters came under Milos Drincic⁤ this time as ​well.⁣ A win in front of their home crowd⁤ was essential for the Blasters, who had to overcome the fatigue of the loss‍ against Punjab City FC in the⁤ first ⁢match.