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Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters finish equals in thrilling ISL contest

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Ashique Kuruniyan turned from a hero to a villain in a matter of 4 minutes when he discovered the opposition web however then scored an personal aim as Bengaluru FC performed out a 1-1 draw in opposition to Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League (ISL) match right here on Sunday.
Kuruniyan put Bengaluru forward within the 84th minute solely to do Kerala Blasters a favour 4 minutes later by scoring an personal aim in nightmare of a match for him.
Bengaluru now have 4 factors from three video games whereas the Blasters nonetheless stay winless.
Marco Pezzauioli, on the again of the 3-1 defeat by the hands of Odisha, introduced in additional creativity with Iman Basafa being slotted into midfield. Cleiton Silva returned to guide the road.
Blasters too had a few adjustments. Puitea featured alongside Jeakson Singh in a double-pivot function as Alvaro Vazquez changed Jorge Pereyra Diaz.

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Bengaluru remained on high with superior ball possession early on however Blasters had Jeakson Singh nearly create a beneficial likelihood below two minutes itself.
Kuruniyan’s tempo stored former teammate Harmanjot Singh Khabra on examine with Basafa wanting settled in dictating play from the centre of the pitch.
However, it was a battle of techniques with the Indian children doing effectively. Vincy Barretto and Kuruniyan have been concerned in an intense tussle on the wings.
Bengaluru deployed the concept of stretching the sport huge with Sunil Chhetri repeatedly threading the ball onto the flanks for Kuruniyan and Udanta Singh to bomb down the channels.
On the opposite facet, Sahal Abdul Samad showcased some slick strikes to beat Roshan Singh and cross contained in the field.
But, Kuruniyan was equally adept at defensive duties, clearing off the hazard, within the twenty third minute.
There have been some clumsy makes an attempt from each side however neither was in a position to hassle the opposition goalkeeper an excessive amount of within the first half.
It was a frantic ten minutes after the change of ends. Cleiton and Udanta mixed effectively to maintain Blasters anxious. First, the Brazilian shot huge after which lobbed the ball excessive over the bar.
Roles have been reversed as Cleiton then discovered Udanta who blazed the ball huge. Surprisingly, Chhetri was substituted off on the hour mark, with out having any substantial impression on proceedings.
The final ten minutes outlined the script of the sport. Kuruniyan discovered the ball on the sting of the field. After toying with Khabra, he shot on the angle and a spill from Albino Gomes noticed the ball go into the online.
Moments later, it was an anti-climax. A cross from the left noticed Leskovic pip goalwards however Kuruniyan, as a substitute of clearing, shot proper into his personal web.