Kochi, April 23 -- Kerala Blasters FC secured a 2-1 victory against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Thursday.

Goals from Victor Bertomeu and a stoppage-time winner by substitute Matias Hernandez sealed all three points for the hosts.

The win sees Kerala Blasters move up to ninth in the standings with 11 points from as many matches, while Odisha FC remain 13th with six points from eight games. Bertomeu was named Player of the Match for his influential performance, a release said.

Kerala Blasters began on the front foot, with Kevin Yoke proving a constant threat down the left flank. His early runs caused problems for Odisha's defence, and it was his influence that led to the openin...