Kerala Blasters FC Beat Inter Kashi 2-0 in ISL 2026-27 Opener – Vibin Mohanan and Andre Green Score

Kerala Blasters FC began their MG Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Inter Kashi FC on Sunday, 11 October 2026. The match, played at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, saw Vibin Mohanan and Andre Green score for the Blasters, securing all three points in their opening fixture of the season.

Vibin Mohanan opened the scoring in the 18th minute following an assist from Korou Singh, while Andre Green added the second goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time. The result gave Kerala Blasters a winning start to their new ISL campaign.

Kerala Blasters FC vs Inter Kashi FC – Match Result and Highlights

Vibin Mohanan Gives Kerala Blasters an Early Lead

Kerala Blasters FC started the match with attacking intent, looking to establish control against Inter Kashi FC.

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Freddy Lallawmawma registered an early attempt in the fifth minute, but his long-range effort went over the crossbar.

Inter Kashi responded almost immediately through Rosenberg Gabriel, who tested Kerala Blasters goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh with a shot from the left side of the penalty area.

Shaikh made the save to keep the score level.

Manvir Singh also threatened for Inter Kashi during the opening exchanges, but his attempt failed to find the target.

The breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute when Vibin Mohanan scored Kerala Blasters’ first goal of the ISL 2026-27 season.

Korou Singh created the opportunity, providing the assist for Mohanan to finish with his right foot from the centre of the penalty area.

The goal gave Kerala Blasters a 1-0 advantage and rewarded their positive start.

Arsh Shaikh Makes Important Saves for Kerala Blasters

Despite conceding the opening goal, Inter Kashi continued to search for an equaliser.

Manvir Singh forced another save from Arsh Shaikh in the 35th minute as the home side attempted to restore parity.

Kerala Blasters also created opportunities to increase their advantage.

Freddy Lallawmawma tested Inter Kashi goalkeeper Albino Gomes, while Korou Singh was denied during first-half stoppage time.

Both goalkeepers played important roles during the opening 45 minutes, with Kerala Blasters eventually heading into the interval with a narrow 1-0 lead.

The first-half performance highlighted Kerala’s attacking approach, while Inter Kashi remained competitive and continued to create chances.

Kerala Blasters Continue Attacking in the Second Half

Kerala Blasters maintained their attacking approach after the restart.

Substitute Momo Yansane attempted to extend the lead shortly after entering the field, but his effort went wide.

Paul Ramfangzauva and Freddy Lallawmawma also tried their luck from distance as Kerala Blasters searched for a second goal.

Andre Green came close in the 65th minute, narrowly missing the target.

Inter Kashi, meanwhile, remained determined to get back into the contest.

Manvir Singh directed a header towards goal in the 61st minute, but Arsh Shaikh was well positioned to make the save.

Ayush Chhikara also threatened in the 72nd minute, sending an attempt narrowly wide.

The missed opportunities proved costly for Inter Kashi as Kerala Blasters maintained their defensive organisation.

Andre Green Scores in Stoppage Time to Seal Victory

With Kerala Blasters holding a slender advantage, the closing stages remained competitive.

Sumit Sharma headed over from a corner in the 80th minute, while Inter Kashi continued to push forward in search of an equaliser.

However, the Kerala Blasters defence held firm, preventing the opposition from finding a breakthrough.

The decisive second goal arrived in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.

Mohammed Sanan provided the assist for Andre Green, who finished with his left foot from the centre of the penalty area.

Green directed his effort into the bottom-right corner to make the score 2-0.

The late goal ended Inter Kashi’s hopes of a comeback and confirmed Kerala Blasters’ opening victory.

Kerala Blasters Start ISL 2026-27 with Three Points

The result represents an encouraging beginning for Kerala Blasters FC under head coach Ashley Westwood.

The Blasters demonstrated attacking intent throughout the match, with Vibin Mohanan and Andre Green providing the goals.

Goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh also contributed significantly, producing important saves to help his team secure a clean sheet.

Korou Singh and Mohammed Sanan registered the assists, highlighting the contributions of different players in Kerala’s attacking performance.

The victory gives Kerala Blasters three points from their first match of the season, providing early momentum for the remaining fixtures.

Kerala Blasters FC Next Match in ISL 2026-27

Following their victory over Inter Kashi, Kerala Blasters FC will face NorthEast United FC on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

The away fixture is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST in Guwahati.

Kerala Blasters will then meet Mumbai City FC on 25 October 2026, followed by Chennaiyin FC on 31 October.

These fixtures will provide further opportunities for Ashley Westwood’s side to build on their winning start.

ISL 2026-27 Live Streaming and Television Coverage

Football supporters can follow the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 through YouTube and SonyLIV, while selected matches are televised on Sony Sports Network.

YouTube provides free live streaming, while SonyLIV offers another digital viewing option for subscribers.

Television channel availability may vary depending on the individual match broadcast schedule.

Stay tuned to Kerala TV for Kerala Blasters FC match results, ISL 2026-27 points table updates, upcoming fixtures, Malayalam football news and Indian Super League live streaming information.

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