ISL 2015: Kerala Blasters 3-1 NorthEast United

Thank you everyone, for joining and following our coverage of the match. We hope to see you tomorrow as FC Goa host Atletico de Kolkata.

Both these teams struggled for goals last season, but it looks like Kerala have found solutions to their goalscoring woes. NorthEast though have questions to answer before their next game in the ISL.

FULL TIME! @KBFCOfficial have had a blast in their opening game of the #HeroISL, winning 3-1! #KERvNEU #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/Ym2RN973Cn
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 6, 2015

Full time - Kerala Blasters 3-1 NorthEast United FC

8 minutes of injury time later, the referee finally blows the final whistle.

Kerala's goalkeeper Bywater has been booked for time-wasting. Last minute of injury time going on.

We are 3 minutes into 6 minutes of injury time.

Rahul Bheke, who has been crucial with his long throw-ins has gone down with cramps, as the visitors make their final change, bringing on Robin Gurung for goalscorer Velez.

Bywater catches a high cross and releases Rafi very quickly as Kerala look to counter quickly.

The game is moving very slowly into the final stages as Peter Carvalho has been taken off injured and has been replaced by Gurwinder Singh.

Silas has been booked for a bad tackle. Josu has gone off and has been replaced by Coimbra.

82 minutes gone, Kerala Blasters 3-1 NorthEast United

And just like that, Velez pulls one back for NorthEast with a peach of a goal. He got the ball on the left, cut in and curled the ball into the far corner.

10 minutes to go, Kerala Blasters lead NorthEast United 3-0

Good header from Hengbart from NorthEast United's corner but the ball is deflected off of Ramage. The referee couldn't spot it and awards a goal-kick.

Here's Josu celebrating Kerala's 1st goal.

72 minutes, Kerala Blasters 3-0 NorthEast United FC.

The former Arsenal man latched onto a header and ran into the box, took his time and calmly placed his shot underneath Rehenesh.

And the crowd is going bonkers now! Sanchez Watt makes it three for the Blasters.

And Rafi makes it two! A long throw-in was headed on by Ramage and the chance was converted beautifully by Rafi, who headed it into the corner of the goal.

Attendance at the match: 60,017.

63' The scoreline reads @KBFCOfficial 1 - 0 @NEUtdFC. Josu's sweetly struck effort the difference between the teams. #KERvNEU #LetsFootball
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 6, 2015

Haokip curls in a fine free-kick, but Kerala goalkeeper Bywater takes care of the situation.

Bruno Perone gets Josu's free-kick on target, but Rehenesh gets hold of the ball with ease.

Sanju Pradhan booked as he stops a Kerala counter.

To describe Josu's goal: It came to him on the edge of the penalty box and he hit it brilliantly on his left foot into the top corner.

GOAL! Josu gives Kerala the lead. 1-0.

Vineeth with a brilliant low cross that evades NorthEast's defence, but Rehenesh with the save.

Half-Time substitution for us @sanchezwatt comes on for Chris Dagnall #KERvNEU #KBFC #KeralaLive
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KBFCOfficial) October 6, 2015

Just like the first half, NorthEast United having a lot of the ball but not doing much with it.

And the 2nd half has kicked off!

Half-time: Kerala Blasters 0-0 NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United's manager Cesar Farias has been very animated on the sidelines and would want to get his message across during the half-time break.

The master blaster Sachin Tendulkar watching his team play.

2 minutes of injury time added as both teams are still deadlocked at 0-0.

Great wing-play from Seityasen down the right flank but his cross is headed out. NorthEast looking to try and convert their possession into a goal.

Dagnall strays offside again as Kerala continue probing for the opener.

37 minutes gone, Kerala Blasters 0-0 NorthEast United FC

Peter Carvalho booked for a foul on Silas. Free-kick to NorthEast United in an interesting position but nothing comes off it.

Another good chance for Kerala as Vineeth puts Dagnall through but the flag goes up for offside.

Haokip takes a shot from way out and the ball trickles out harmlessly for a goal-kick.

NorthEast have maintained good possession while Kerala are still looking to play on the counter.

Blasters looking to capitalise on Seityasen playing as a right-wing back. Putting the ball to him at every possible chance.

20' POSSESSION STATS. @KBFCOfficial 41% - 59% @NEUtdFC #KERvNEU #LetsFootball
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 6, 2015

NorthEast United have made a change with Miguel Garcia being replaced by Sanju Pradhan.

That being said, NorthEast United too are well represented!

The passionate Kerala support at the stadium.

Drama! Vineeth goes down under pressure from Seityasen. It looked like a penalty as there was contact but nothing was given.

Vineeth goes past Seityasen but chooses to be selfish rather than pass, his shot is dealt with easily by Rehenesh.

Siam Hanghal booked for a foul on Josu. Looked dodgy that card.