ISL 2021-22 Final Live Commentary: Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters

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6:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Hyderabad FC Vs Kerala Blasters match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 playoffs. The kick-off is just an hour away! I’m your host Joseph Biswas, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football.

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Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters: Build-up

It has been a season to remember for both Hyderabad and Kerala, reaching the summit of the 2021-22 ISL season on the back of some scintillating performances.

Hyderabad finished second in the table with 38 points while Kerala were fourth having 34 in their kitty. On Sunday, both outfits will get an opportunity to showcase their might in front of a packed house with fans allowed back in the stands after a gap of two years.

The tickets were sold in record time with the massive Kerala fanbase thronging Goa in numbers to watch their favourite stars in action. The buzz was no less for Hyderabad who have reached the final for the first time.

“It’s fantastic (to play in front of fans). Football is for the fans. It is always good for players and everyone involved to have fans,” said Manolo Marquez when asked about fans being back in the stands. Seated beside him was skipper Joao Victor. “We prepare all season for this. Every team wants to be in the final. We have to be ready and we are ready,” he said.

For Kerala, they will probably have the biggest 12th man for the final in the form of their fans who brought the roof down when the yellow army reached their third final beating Jamshedpur.

“We came back with strength this season and are grateful for that. We are so pleased with what we have achieved so far and hope for the best,” said Kerala head coach Ivan Vukomanović.

Asked about fans being back in the stands, he added: “We play football for the fans. I think in the last couple of months playing without fans was weird. Now it is extra motivation for all the players. As a boy, you dream of playing in front of your local fans.”

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