Bengaluru FC secured a 3-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in their ISL 2024-25 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi. The match began with Bengaluru taking the lead in the 8th minute through Jorge Pereyra Diaz, who capitalized on a defensive error. Kerala Blasters equalized just before halftime when Jesús Jiménez converted a penalty after a foul on Kwame Peprah.
In the second half, Bengaluru regained control. Edgar Méndez scored twice, with his first goal resulting from a goalkeeping error in the 74th minute. Méndez sealed the win in stoppage time, dribbling past the goalkeeper to score his second. Despite Kerala Blasters’ efforts, Bengaluru’s defense and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu held firm.
This win extended Bengaluru FC’s unbeaten run this season, solidifying their position at the top of the table. The victory highlighted their strong defensive organization and clinical finishing, while Kerala Blasters missed key opportunities to equalize in the second half.