Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters End ISL Season with a Nail-biting 1-1 Draw

Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC drew 1-1 in their final league match of the 2024-25 ISL season. Kerala secured eighth place with 29 points. Despite intense plays and chances from both sides, Hyderabad wrapped up their campaign in penultimate position with 18 points.

In a thrilling conclusion to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC fought to a 1-1 draw at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Wednesday. This closely contested match marked the final league encounter of the season, leaving Kerala Blasters in eighth place with 29 points, while Hyderabad FC languished in the penultimate position with 18 points.

Kerala Blasters FC started aggressively, nearly breaking the deadlock in the opening minutes. Korou Singh and Mohammed Aimen combined skillfully, leading to a corner that Aimen delivered precisely for Dusan Lagator's seventh-minute header, placing the visitors ahead. Later, Aimen's ambitious long-range attempt tested Hyderabad's goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh, who made crucial saves to maintain the scoreline closely contested.

Hyderabad responded with a tactical counterattack. Sourav K's decisive shot in the penalty area equalized just before halftime. The second half saw both teams push for victory, testing goalkeepers and defenses. Despite a missed penalty opportunity by Hyderabad's Andrei Alba and further attempts by both sides, the match concluded in a nail-biting draw, leaving each team with shared points.

(With inputs from agencies.)