Kerala Blasters 3-1 Mohammedan Sporting Highlights, ISL: Francu And Yoke Inspire Dominant Second-Half Turnaround

Greetings and welcome, everyone. We are building up to the start of the Indian Super League fixture between Kerala Blasters and Mohammedan Sporting. Watch this space for live updates from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

The match kicks off at 5:00pm IST. The Kerala Blasters Vs Mohammedan Sporting, Indian Super League 2025-26 game will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in the country.

Kerala Blasters and Mohammedan Sporting have faced each other three times across competitions. Kerala Blasters hold the edge with two wins, while Mohammedan Sporting have won once, and there have been no draws between the sides.

Mohammedan Sporting get us underway, moving from right to left as the action begins in Kochi.

First real chance of the game! Francu lets fly from distance with a powerful effort, but Chettri reacts brilliantly with a full-stretch save to keep things level at 0-0.

Another promising move from the hosts! Francu delivers a teasing cross into the box for Fallou, but his header lacks direction and goes straight into the safe hands of Chettri.

A golden chance goes begging for the hosts! Yoke fires a perfect cutback into the danger area, but Nihal Sudeesh somehow guides his close-range tap wide of the post. Ashley Westwood can’t believe it on the sidelines!

Kevin Yoke dances past a cluster of defenders with some brilliant footwork, raising the crowd’s hopes, but the final pass lets him down. A moment that perfectly sums up the hosts’ evening so far, promising build-up, but no finishing touch.

What a Goal! Absolute thunderbolt from Mahitosh Roy! Spotting a bit of space from nearly 35 yards out, he unleashes a sensational strike that flies into the top-left corner beyond the helpless Arsh Shaikh. Pure magic from the Mohammedan midfielder!

The response is immediate! Francu finally breaks through for the hosts after Kevin Yoke slips a perfectly timed through ball into his path. The forward keeps his composure and calmly taps it past the advancing Chettri. Game on in Kochi!

What a finish to the first half in Kochi! Just when it looked like the teams would head in goalless, Mahitosh Roy produced an absolute screamer from long range to stun the home crowd and put Mohammedan ahead. But the lead lasted only minutes as Francu timed his run perfectly and slotted home the equaliser after excellent work from Kevin Yoke. Padam Chettri had been outstanding between the sticks before finally being beaten. A lively contest now perfectly poised at 1-1 heading into the second half.

Second half underway in Kochi! The scores are level at 1-1, but Mohammedan Sporting will believe an upset is there for the taking after that stunning end to the first half.

Kerala Blasters complete the turnaround! Kevin Yoke delivers another superb ball from the left, and Victor Bertomeu climbs highest to power a header past Chettri. Two assists for Yoke tonight, and the hosts now lead 2-1.

Another chance for the hosts from a corner! Fallou meets the delivery with a header on target, but it’s comfortable enough for Padam Chettri, who continues his impressive night between the sticks.

Kerala Blasters are in complete control now! Brilliant work from Francu, who skips past defenders before whipping in a perfect cross to the far post. Sreekuttan is left completely unmarked and calmly side-foots it beyond Chettri to make it 3-1. Surely game over in Kochi!

Red Card! Amarjit Singh Kiyam’s miserable evening comes to an end as he picks up a second yellow card within minutes and is sent off. Things go from bad to worse for the Black Panthers late in the game.

Kerala Blasters complete a superb comeback in front of a roaring home crowd, sealing a dominant 3-1 victory after falling behind in the first half. Francu and Kevin Yoke starred in the turnaround as the hosts produced a ruthless second-half display to overpower Mohammedan Sporting. For the visitors, the night could yet become even more painful, if Chennaiyin FC avoid defeat against NorthEast United later today, Mohammedan’s relegation will be officially confirmed. A dramatic evening in Kochi comes to an end with the Blasters celebrating and the Black Panthers staring at an uncertain future.

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