Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin Mar 07 2026 14:00 UTC

English: Chennaiyin Secures Victory in Kochi in a Hard-Fought Match Kochi witnessed a close encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where Chennaiyin prevailed over Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League match. Under the arbitration of Aditya Purkayastha, Chennaiyin showed greater effectiveness to take all three points. Despite Kerala Blasters controlling 47% of possession and generating more shots (14 in total, with 4 on target), their lack of precision prevented them from capitalizing on their dominance. Chennaiyin, with 53% possession, was more assertive in attack.

The only goal of the match came in the 42nd minute, when I. Khan, assisted by A. Noguera, beat the Kerala Blasters goalkeeper, sealing the victory for Chennaiyin. The match was also characterized by intense play, reflected in the 13 fouls committed by Kerala Blasters and the 6 by Chennaiyin.

Kerala Blasters also received 3 yellow cards, showing the pressure and frustration on the field. Chennaiyin managed to maintain discipline without receiving any cautions. Substitutions kerala blasters: at minute 37 B. Yumnam came in and M.

Roos-Trujillo went out., at minute 57 A. Dohling came in and S. Singh went out., at minute 57 V. Mohanan came in and Ebindas Y went out., at minute 76 V.

Bertomeu came in and D. Farooq went out., at minute 76 M. Hernandez came in and J. Quitongo went out.

Substitutions chennaiyin: at minute 53 M. T. Singh came in and L. Hnamte went out., at minute 64 M.

Desai came in and K. Pereira went out., at minute 64 I. Khan came in and S. Vivek went out., at minute 76 I.

Martin came in and D. Chukwu went out., at minute 78 Elsinho came in and Eduardo Kau went out. The teams lined up as follows: