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) 2024-25 standings. The match showcased a blend of tactical prowess and individual brilliance, thrilling fans from both sides.
KBFC vs BFC Highlights ISL 2024-25
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, 2024 |
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 2024-25 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.