SportsPosted at: Oct 25 2026 10:00PM


Kerala Blasters FC & Mumbai City FC play out a goalless thriller in Kochi

Kochi, Oct 25 (UNI) A sold-out Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi watched Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC play out a 0-0 draw on Sunday in the MG Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27.
The hosts were looking to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat to NorthEast United FC, while Mumbai City FC arrived after a 1-1 draw with Punjab FC.
Amrinder Singh produced a sharp reflex save to deny PN Noufal from the six-yard box, Akash Mishra’s header struck the woodwork, and Mohammed Sanan missed the target by inches after
a mazy run. Neither side could find the breakthrough, and the points were shared.


Both teams took the field under pressure, and the match quickly developed into an end-to-end affair, with each side threatening the other’s defence.


Kerala Blasters had the first clear opening in the 11th minute, with Sanan causing problems for the Mumbai City defence through a series of dangerous crosses. One such delivery found Hormipam Ruivah amid a scramble inside the six-yard box, but his effort struck the side netting.
The Blasters continued to press high, dominate possession and push for the opener, while Mumbai City initially struggled to string passes together and make inroads into the final third. The Islanders gradually settled into the contest, regaining possession and finding their rhythm.


Mumbai City came close to scoring their first open-play goal of the season in the 23rd minute. Muhammed Ajsal showed great strength to bring Carlos Delgado’s lobbed pass under control and drive into the box before delivering a cross from deep towards Noufal in the six-yard area. Noufal struck firmly with his right foot, but Amrinder Singh produced an excellent save to deny the visitors. Mumbai City made their first change in the 39th minute, bringing on Lalnuntluanga Bawitlung for Leandro Otormin.


Sanan almost broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time. In the 45 2 minute, he skilfully beat his man with a stepover and fired a left-footed shot across the goal, but it missed by a few inches. The half ended goalless, with both sides going toe to toe in search of the opener.


Both sides returned from the half-time break determined to break the deadlock. Kerala Blasters made a change at the restart, bringing on Sreekuttan M S for Korou Singh Thingujam in the 46th minute.
Mumbai City came close to taking the lead six minutes later when Valpuia’s free-kick prompted Amrinder to rush off his line and clear the ball. The clearance fell to Akash, whose header struck
the woodwork, letting Kerala Blasters off the hook.


Blasters made a double change in the 60th minute, with Sanan and Momo Yansane replaced by Ebindas Yesudasan and Andre Green. Noufal had another chance in the 71st minute, when he ran across the wing and struck a right-footed shot from distance that Amrinder saved. The rebound fell to Ajsal, who sent the ball over the bar. Kerala Blasters sent in multiple crosses and got closer to the goal in the closing stages, but could not find an opening.


Mumbai City brought on Hridaya Jain for Ajsal in the 85th minute, while Kerala Blasters introduced Vibin Mohanan for Adrian Luna in stoppage time. Mumbai City also made a double change, with Supratim Das and Yuvraj Kadam replacing Puipuia and Farukh Choudhary.
Kerala Blasters continued to send crosses into the box, but Mumbai City held firm as the match ended in a goalless draw, with both sides settling for a point.
UNI BM
Tags: #Kerala Blasters FC & Mumbai City FC play out a goalless thriller in Kochi
More News

Atletico Madrid moves to within 2 points of Barcelona while Villarreal wins in Valencia

25 Oct 2026 | 10:55 PM

Madrid, Oct 25 (UNI) Julian Alvarez scored the only goal of the game as Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo a Coruna on Saturday night to move to within two points of FC Barcelona, who plays Real Madrid in the Clasico on Sunday.

see more..

India held by Grenada in FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival

25 Oct 2026 | 10:43 PM

Baku (Azerbaijan), Oct 25 (UNI) India remained unbeaten at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup
& Festival Azerbaijan 2026 after a 3-3 draw against Grenada in their third Group K match at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B here on Sunday.

see more..

Uttarakhand govt to start 100 Miles Ultra race at 5,600 metres high Himalayas to boost tourism, 1st edition in May 2027

25 Oct 2026 | 10:19 PM

By Prithviraj Singh
Dehradun, Oct 25 (UNI) After successful completion of second edition of higher Himalayas' 70 kilometres "Adi Kailash Prikrama Run" today, Uttarakhand government announced that it will be complemented with first 100 Miles "Himalayan Endurance Ultra Run (HEUR)" from May 2027.

see more..

Kerala Blasters FC & Mumbai City FC play out a goalless thriller in Kochi

25 Oct 2026 | 10:00 PM

Kochi, Oct 25 (UNI) A sold-out Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi watched Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC play out a 0-0 draw on Sunday in the MG Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27.

see more..

Extraordinary scenes, Rauf-Jacks spat mark Pak's one-wicket win over Eng

25 Oct 2026 | 9:58 PM

Lahore, Oct 25 (UNI) An extraordinary 89-run last-wicket partnership between Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf rescued Pakistan from the brink of defeat at 154 for nine, with the hosts needing 88 runs to win, as they edged England by one wicket in a dramatic fourth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series here on Sunday.

see more..