Kerala Blasters FC was impressive in their 3-0 win against Sporting Club Delhi in their second Group D match of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 at the GMC Athletic Stadium on Monday. All three goals were scored in the first half, as Kerala Blasters improved their chances of advancing to the tournament semifinals while SC Delhi’s tournament hopes had almost ended.
AIFF Super Cup – Early Breakthrough and Blasters’ Dominance
From the very outset, Kerala Blasters vs Sporting Club Delhi showed that the home side was in control of the match. Kerala Blasters started pressing high and set the tempo with their purposeful ball movement. They managed to stretch SC Delhi’s five-man defensive line right from the beginning. And the visitors were shaken early on, as Adrián Luna’s corner located Juan Rodríguez, and Rodríguez’s header rattled the crossbar, indicating what would be a dominant first half for Kerala Blasters in this AIFF Super Cup battle.
The Blasters opened the scoring in the 17th minute, as Delhi’s Ayush Adhikari played the loose back pass that Koldo Obieta picked off and calmly rifled it past goalkeeper Vishal Yadav. Five minutes later, Obieta made it 2‑0 to the Blasters after a phenomenal piece of skill was involved in the build-up. Korou Singh managed to find Nihal Sudheesh, who found Obieta in an open area. Obieta smoothly skipped past SC Delhi defenders, and with some poor goalkeeping on the part of Yadav, he slotted the ball into the bottom corner, making it 2‑0.
By the 34th minute, Kerala Blasters had effectively wrapped up the contest. Captain Luna, with precision, delivered a scooped pass into the box, where Korou Singh Thingujam executed an acrobatic right-foot finish into the far corner. The goal was simply a product of the creativity, composure, and ruthlessness of Kerala Blasters in this AIFF Super Cup.
Kerala Blasters vs Sporting Club Delhi | Tactical Superiority
David Català’s team tactically overshadowed their opponents in the first period. The organization of their backline, midfield, and wide-shaped attacks left SC Delhi frustrated. The pace and dynamism of Noah Sadaoui and Nihal Sudheesh kept Little Delhi pinned in deep. Little Delhi’s midfield and defensive shape struggled to cope with the speed of the blasters’ tempo. This was a fundamental factor in the Kerala Blasters vs Sporting Club Delhi outcome.
In the second half, Sporting Club Delhi attempted to respond. Augustine Lalrochana threatened the goal in the 88th minute, but for a crucial intervention from keeper Nora Fernandes, which saw Kerala Blasters keep their clean sheet. Ultimately, Delhi was unable to formulate a meaningful attack in the match and didn’t register a shot on goal.
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Standouts Players
- Koldo Obieta (Kerala Blasters) – Two goals and a constant threat in the AIFF Super Cup match.
- Korou Singh Thingujam (Kerala Blasters) – Acrobatic third goal, lively in attack.
Player of the Match : Koldo Obieta for his decisive first-half brace.
Implications for the AIFF Super Cup
As a result of this 3‑0 victory, Kerala Blasters now occupy the top position in Group D with six points from two matches. The match between Kerala Blasters and Sporting Club Delhi confirmed SC Delhi’s early exit and solidified the Blasters’ position as a serious semifinal candidate.
Coach’s Reaction
David Català commended his team’s efforts after the match:
“We wanted to have the bulk of the play, we wanted to be on the front foot, and we wanted to take all our chances. The team executed this perfectly, and this result is another step towards solidifying our position in the AIFF Super Cup.”
Conclusion
The clash between Kerala Blasters vs Sporting Club Delhi was a showing of tactical and technical superiority. All three of the goals showed Kerala Blasters’ ability to take control of the matches from the beginning. With six points from two matches, Kerala Blasters are in good shape for a trip to the semifinals of the AIFF Super Cup, while SC Delhi is almost eliminated. Fans should expect Kerala Blasters to carry this momentum into their remaining fixtures as they quest for the AIFF Super Cup title.
Amit Mishra’s Take:
On Monday, Kerala Blasters FC beat Sporting Club Delhi 3-0 in their second group D match of the AIFF Super Cup 2025 at GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim. David Català’s team showed tactical discipline and attacking efficiency during their possession.
All the goals were scored in the first half, and Koldo Obieta scored two (17′, 23′) and Korou Singh Thingujam an acrobatic goal (34′). This win leaves Kerala Blasters on top of the group, having six points, and SC Delhi is close to getting knocked out in the tournament.
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