Kochi: Kerala Blasters lead in first half match against Jamshedpur FC in Indian Super League. The Blasters lead by two goals to one. Apostoli Gianou (9th minute) and Dimitrios Diamentakos (31st minute, penalty) scored for Blasters. Nigerian player Daniel Cheema (17) returned the goal for Jamshedpur.
The first half witnessed constant attacks from Blasters. Jamshedpur’s progress was limited to a few meters. Blasters captain Jessel Carneiro’s attempt to get the ball into the Jamshedpur box in the very first second of the game resulted in a throw-in. In the third minute, Adrian Luna took a corner kick in favor of Blasters and gave the ball to Sahl, but there was no good progress. The two corners that followed fell short of the Blasters’ goal. In the ninth minute, the Greek-Australian combo scored the Blasters’ first goal. Dimitrios Diamentakos assisted Giannu’s formidable move to put Jamshedpur in the net. Jianu’s left-footed shot from close range cleared the Jamshedpur goalkeeper and went into the net.
But in the 17th minute, Jamshedpur gave the goal back. Blasters goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill struck the advancing young Indian player Ishan Pandita. But Daniel Chima blasted the ball into the Blasters’ net after receiving the rebound. Blaster defender Lesko tried to parry Chima’s point-blank shot. But the ball hit Lesko’s leg and hit the net. Score 1–1. In the 31st minute Blasters took the lead again with a penalty. Jamshedpur player Boris Singh’s handball in the penalty area as he blocked the progress of Blasters. After the Kerala Blasters players argued, the referee awarded the penalty. Dimitrios’ left foot hit the left corner of the net. The game enters an exciting second half…
English summary: Indian Super League 2022, Kerala Blasters vs Jamshedpur FC Live Match Updates