ISL 2022-23 Live Commentary: Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters

7:00 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the East Bengal vs Odisha FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Aishwarya Chakraborty, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

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Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters: Build-up

The upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 contest between Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters is going to be an exciting clash of the titans. Both of them met in the final of the ISL 2021-22 where the Nizams got the better of the Yellow Army through penalties. 

Manolo Marquez’s men are undefeated in the league after winning five of their first six games. On the other hand, Ivan Vukomanovic and co are starting to find rhythm after a topsy-turvy start to the season.

Hyderabad FC have a herculean task ahead of them, which is to successfully defend their ISL crown. The Nizams exceeded every expectation last year to win the ISL Trophy by beating Kerala Blasters in the final. However, the outfit is showing incredible consistency, winning the first five of their six games. Manolo Marquez has the team playing as a unit. The club is on an incredible run and will hope to extend its stay at the top of the league table by securing three points against KBFC.

Kerala Blasters were sensational in their last outing against FC Goa, inflicting a 3-1 defeat to the visitors. It was their first win over FC Goa since 2016 and the second in a row for the club that lost three games on the spin prior to it. Ivan Vukomanovic became an instant hit with KBFC fans after last season’s impressive performance. However, there is pressure to replicate that performance in the current season. A win against the reigning champions would be a huge statement for the Blasters.