Could not beat East Bengal; Kerala Blasters draw

The Kerala Blasters drew with East Bengal after beating Odisha. East Bengal are bottom of the points table. The Blasters were on course for a second straight victory. This is East Bengal’s third draw in six matches.

East Bengal took the lead in the 37th minute of the first half through Tomislav Marcela. The Kerala Blasters’ reply goal came in seven minutes. Alvaro Vasquez scored the equalizer in the 44th minute. Despite trying hard in the second half, neither team was able to score.

The Blasters had made great strides early in the game. Vasquez and Adrian Luna tested the East Bengal defense. Vasquez scored in the 15th minute. The referee withdrew the goal following a complaint from the East Bengal players after it was initially allowed. Vasquez hit the ball after the referee blew the whistle on the return ball.

Prashant and Vasquez scored; Kerala Blasters started winning

The Kerala Blasters are currently seventh in the points table. The win over Odisha gives the team a lot of confidence. After losing the first match to ATK, he has not lost since.