Kerala Blasters vs Odisha FC Highlights ISL: KBFC 2-1 OFC At Full-Time | Matias Scores Winner For Manjappada

Here’s a look at Matias Hernandez’s goal! 

It’s full-time!! Kerala win 2-1 at the end! What a thrilling last 8 minutes we just witnessed! 

OH NO WAIT! Kevin Yoke has scored! NO IT’S NOT A GOAL! IT’S OFF-SIDE! THE GOAL HAS BEEN CALLED-OFF! But Kerala still lead! OH NO!! Odisha with a chance and they miss the equaliser! PUTS IT OVER THE BAR!!

GOOOAL! 5 minutes have been added on for stoppages and Matias has most likely headed home the winner in the 93rd winner!!! 2-1 to Kerala! 

6 minutes of regulation time left and Kerala already had a chance through Fallou, who’s headed attempt went off target!

We are into the last 10 minutes of the game. Will we get to see a winner tonight? 

OFFISIDE ONCE AGAIN!! Mohammed once again fails to time the run and he has been adjudged offside yet again! 

CK Vineeth in the da house! A former Kerala hero! 

OFFSIDE FOR KERAALA! The shot goes just wide! Meanwhile Vanspaul comes on in place of Lalrinfela- a change for Odisha FC. 

Just a few minutes ago, Franchu had a chance now Odisha’s close-range shot has been blocked by the substitute Hormipam! Putiea was denied, defied! Great block by the KBFC defender! Meanwhile Amrinder is up and ready to go…

Victor give a delightful ball to the onrushing Franchu and the Argentine’s right-footer was blocked at the right time! That was a chance! Had it not been for the block, Amrinder would’ve beaten all ends up! Looks like Amrinder is injured, he is down to his knees it seems…

Kerala are making a change now…Nihal and Sudeesh making way for Bikash and Hormipam. Both KBFC and OFC are not title contenders but they set the tone for the next season if they perform now. But as of now they need to take the lead, specially the Kerala side, who are playing so well. 

We are back for the second-half! Kerala and Odisha won’t settle for a point each. They will push hard till the very last minute until get a winner!

That’s it! We break for half-time and it’s all square with the score locked at 1-1! Victor opened the scoring for the home side before Rahim Ali brought the visitors back into the game! An exciting second-half awaits for us in Kochi! Stay tuned on NewsX…

• Kerala Blasters FC and Odisha FC are tied 1-1 at half-time after an evenly contested first half.
• Kerala Blasters have attempted more shots, recording 7 efforts compared to Odisha FC’s 4.
• Odisha FC have been more clinical, registering 3 shots on target, while Kerala Blasters have managed 2.
• Possession slightly favours Kerala Blasters, who have controlled 54% of the ball, with Odisha FC holding 46%.
• Odisha FC have committed more fouls (5) than Kerala Blasters (3) in a physical contest.
• Discipline could be an issue for Odisha, as they have received 2 yellow cards, while Kerala have picked up 1.
• Odisha FC have also won more corners (2) than Kerala Blasters (1).
• With both teams level and creating chances, an exciting second half is expected.

Here’s a look at Rahim Ali’s goal! 

3 minutes have been added on for stoppages! Will Kerala take the lead again before half-time?

Chance from a free-kick for Kerala! It comes down to nothing! Franchu’s cross was easily met and cleared way from harm’s way.

CHANCE FOR FRANCHUU!! JUST GOES WIDE!! A firs-time attempt from a tight angle but it showed promise. A little angular in and it would’ve been the second goal for KBFC! 

Here’s the video of Victor’s goal! 

GOOOAL!!! Odisha FC were knocking on the door and with a quick move the visitors are now back in the game! Rahim Ali clinical as he smashes it past Arsh into the bottom corner of the net! GAME ON from here on!

Victor breaks the deadlock! 

We have the first shot on target for Odisha FC! Rahim Ali has a crack from just outside the box with his left foot which forced Arsh to dive towards his left to make a save. Some respite for the OFC fans…

First proper action from Odisha FC, which prompted Arsh to come out of his line to clear the ball away as Rahim Ali was lurking. The visitors need more of this, if they want to have a chance against this compact side. 

GOOOAL!! Kerala have the lead! Kevin Yoke’s long-range attempt was blocked and it somehow flew all the way into the OFC box falling to Victor, who left the defender for dead and the Kerala No. 7 tapped it in with ease with Amrinder routed to the spot! 1-0!!

Odisha FC are yet to trouble Kerala with a proper counter. It has been all Kerala as they enjoy more than 70% of the ball possesion.

Kerala have dominated the opening 8 minutes of the game. They’ve won a few free-kicks just outside the box and even a corner. Time and again they’ve utilised the flanks and have troubled the visitors with their dangerous deliveries. 

Kerala have been in solid form since Ashley Westwood took over the reigns. They have won two matches and have drawn just 1 game. Mathematically, if they win all the games they won’t win the title for sure but at least and bring the dieing fanbase back to the stadium with their beautiful football. 

Just 2 minutes into the game and Odisha FC have started to play on the offensive, which has led to Kerala winning a couple of free-kicks. The home side right from the word go have put men forward to open the floodgates…

The match is underway in Kochi! The referee signals the start of play! Here we go! 

Incase you’ve missed the line-ups, here’s a look at the playing XIs again! 

Amrinder and Arsh together! 

OFC and KBFC players have checked in at JLN! 

Check Odisha’s Playing XI! Suhair, Isak Ralte, Hitesh, Delgado, Subham are few of the well known names from the visitors’ team sheet

Kerala Blasters have announced their playing XI! Vibin, Franchu, Nihal, Kevin, Victor all are starting tonight in the home fixture! 

Battles that matter! 

Peter Hartley addresses the media on behalf of the Blasters ahead of the big match! 

Odisha FC began the ISL season as outsiders but made an impressive start. They opened with a solid draw against Inter Kashi before stunning NorthEast United FC with a dominant 4-1 victory.

However, their form has dipped since then. The Juggernauts suffered defeats to Mumbai City FC and FC Goa, followed by a disappointing draw against Mohammedan SC. Those dropped points have left them struggling near the bottom of the table.

Odisha currently sit 13th with six points and are without a win in their last four matches. A victory in Kochi would provide a major boost and reduce the pressure on the squad. To achieve that, they must improve defensively and show more threat going forward.

Kerala Blasters FC have improved significantly since Ashley Westwood took charge. After struggling earlier in the season, the team has shown fresh confidence and stronger performances following the international break.

Westwood’s first match ended in a 2-0 defeat to SC Delhi, but Kerala responded well by beating Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the Southern Derby. They then drew with NorthEast United FC before claiming an impressive 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC.

That victory highlighted the team’s growing defensive strength and sharper attack. Kerala Blasters currently sit 11th with eight points from ten matches, and another win could lift them to eighth place. With home support in Kochi, the Tuskers will be confident of getting a positive result against Odisha FC.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ISL 2025-26 match between Kerala Blasters and Odisha FC, all the way from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala!