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Super Cup 2023: Kerala Blasters, Bengaluru FC play out 1-1 draw- Highlights
The Hero Super Cup semifinal position is up for grabs as familiar foes Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters square off.
Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday in the Group A fixture of the Hero Super Cup 2023 at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode, Kerala. It was Roy Krishna and Dimitrios Diamantakos who found the net for the Blues and the Yellow Army respectively.
As it happened:
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- 16 April 2023 3:53 PM GMT
HALF TIME
Bengaluru FC go into half time with a slender lead, thanks to Roy Krishna's strike. Kerala Blasters have had their glimpses, but they haven't been able to convert their chances. A lot to talk about for the Blasters coaches as they would like to get the equaliser early on in the second half.
HT: BFC 1-0 KBFC
- 16 April 2023 3:51 PM GMT
45+4'- Great shot by Vibin!
Great pick from the youngster from long range but Gurpreet parries the threat. In the process, the veteran seems to have gotten hurt.
- 16 April 2023 3:48 PM GMT
45+2'- Roshan tries, but fails
Great counter attacking move by BFC as Roy Krishna puts a cross towards Udanta, who had acres of space in front of him. This time, he cuts back right to find Roshan, but the defender misses the ball completely.
- 16 April 2023 3:46 PM GMT
45'- Krishna booked
Roy Krishna is shown a yellow card by the referee for a high boot.
- 16 April 2023 3:42 PM GMT
42'- Freekick for BFC
Someone like Javi or Chhetri will surely attempt to double their lead from this range.
- 16 April 2023 3:41 PM GMT
40'- Poor ball from Udanta
A great overhead ball comes from the BFC backline which fids Udanta, beating the offside trap, as the winger tries to find someone inside the box but couldn't make the right pass.
- 16 April 2023 3:35 PM GMT
34'- Roy lets one fly
A floated ball finds Sunil Chhetri inside the box, who des well to keep it and guide it towards a sprinting Roy Krishna. Krishna takes the shot in the first instance but only finds it blocked by a Blasters player.
- 16 April 2023 3:31 PM GMT
30'- Drinks break
While Bengaluru FC have the lead, Kerala Blasters have been lively as well. It's all about the finishing, which the Yellow Army have been lacking so far.