In a captivating match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Bengaluru FC triumphed over Kerala Blasters FC with a scoreline of 3-1. This victory was marked by a stunning performance from supersub Edgar Mendez, who netted two goals, solidifying Bengaluru’s position at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-25 standings. The match showcased a blend of tactical prowess and individual brilliance, thrilling fans from both sides.
KBFC vs BFC Highlights ISL 2025-25
The first half saw Bengaluru take an early lead with a clever chip from Pereyra Diaz, capitalizing on a defensive error by Kerala. However, the Blasters equalized just before halftime through a penalty converted by Jimenez, marking Bengaluru’s first goal conceded this season. The second half saw intense back-and-forth action until Mendez sealed the win with two goals, leaving Kerala with a lot to ponder moving forward.
KBFC vs BFC Highlights ISL Match Summary
| Match Element |
Details |
| Final Score |
KBFC 1 – 3 BFC |
| Date |
October 25, 2025 |
| Venue |
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi |
| Key Player |
Edgar Mendez |
KBFC vs BFC Highlights ISL First Half Highlights
| Event |
Time |
| Goal by Bengaluru FC |
8′ |
| Penalty for Kerala Blasters |
45′ |
| Goal by Kerala Blasters |
45+2′ |
Second Half Highlights
| Event |
Time |
| Goal by Bengaluru FC |
74′ |
| Goal by Edgar Mendez |
90+4′ |
Team Lineups
| Bengaluru FC Lineup |
Kerala Blasters Lineup |
| Gurpreet (GK) |
Som (GK) |
| Poojary |
Hormipam |
| Bheke |
Pritam |
| Jovanovic |
Coeff |
| Roshan |
Sandeep |
| Vinith |
Danish |
| Noguera |
Vibin |
| Capo |
Naocha |
| Suresh |
Luna |
| Pereyra Diaz |
Peprah |
| Sunil Chhetri |
Jimenez |
Goal Scoring Summary
| Goal Scorer |
Team |
Time |
| Pereyra Diaz |
Bengaluru FC |
8′ |
| Jimenez |
Kerala Blasters |
45+2′ |
| Edgar Mendez |
Bengaluru FC |
74′ |
| Edgar Mendez |
Bengaluru FC |
90+4′ |
Yellow Cards
| Player Name |
Team |
Time |
| Bheke |
Bengaluru FC |
45′ |
| Danish |
Kerala Blasters |
3′ |
| Luna |
Kerala Blasters |
3′ |
| Coeff |
Kerala Blasters |
79′ |
Possession Statistics
| Team |
Possession (%) |
| Bengaluru FC |
55% |
| Kerala Blasters |
45% |
Total Shots
| Team |
Total Shots |
| Bengaluru FC |
14 |
| Kerala Blasters |
12 |
Corners Won
| Team |
Corners |
| Bengaluru FC |
6 |
| Kerala Blasters |
4 |
Substitutions
| Team |
Player In |
Player Out |
| Bengaluru FC |
Edgar Mendez |
Pereyra Diaz |
| Kerala Blasters |
Freddy |
Danish |
Match Events Timeline
| Time |
Event |
| 8′ |
Goal: Pereyra Diaz (BFC) |
| 45′ |
Penalty awarded to KBFC |
| 45+2′ |
Goal: Jimenez (KBFC) |
| 74′ |
Goal: Edgar Mendez (BFC) |
| 90+4′ |
Goal: Edgar Mendez (BFC) |
Key Moments
| Moment |
Description |
| Early Goal |
Bengaluru capitalizes on defensive error |
| Equalizer |
Jimenez scores from the penalty spot |
| Mendez’s Brilliance |
Two late goals secure the victory for BFC |
Tactical Insights
| Team |
Formation |
| Bengaluru FC |
4-2-3-1 |
| Kerala Blasters |
4-3-3 |
Fan Reactions
| Aspect |
Reaction |
| Bengaluru FC Fans |
Ecstatic about the top position |
| Kerala Fans |
Disappointed but hopeful for future |
League Standings Impact
| Position |
Team |
Points |
| 1st |
Bengaluru FC |
16 |
| 7th |
Kerala Blasters |
8 |
KBFC vs BFC Highlights ISL Summary
In summary, Bengaluru FC’s 3-1 victory over Kerala Blasters reinforces their dominant position in the ISL 2025-25 season. With standout performances, particularly from Edgar Mendez, they continue to impress and maintain their unbeaten streak, while Kerala will look to regroup and address their shortcomings in the next fixtures.
