Kerala Blasters, NorthEast United Draw 1-1

Kerala Blasters FC and NorthEast United FC played to a thrilling 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Alaeddine Ajaraei opened the scoring with a powerful free-kick in the 58th minute, marking his third goal in three matches. However, Noah Sadaoui quickly equalized for Kerala Blasters just six minutes later with a stunning strike from outside the box. The match was characterized by high intensity and end-to-end action, with both teams creating multiple scoring opportunities. NorthEast United saw defender Asheer Akhtar sent off in the 81st minute, but managed to hold on for a draw by adopting a defensive strategy in the closing stages. This result reflects the competitive nature of the ISL 2024-25 season, as both teams continue to vie for points.