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Hernández header secures victory for Kerala
23 Apr
Summary
- Bertomeu scored the opening goal for Kerala in the 12th minute.
- Odisha equalized through Rahim Ali in the 27th minute.
- Hernández scored the winning goal from a corner in the second half.

Kerala clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Odisha, with a crucial late goal propelling them to three points. The match began with Kerala taking an early lead in the 12th minute through Bertomeu's close-range finish.
Odisha responded effectively, leveling the score in the 27th minute courtesy of a well-placed shot from Rahim Ali. The second half saw Odisha pushing for another goal, but Kerala's defense, anchored by Aibanbha Dohling and Vibin Mohanan, held firm.
The decisive moment arrived from a corner, as Ebindas Y delivered a precise cross that Hernández headed home for the winning goal. Kerala also had a late goal disallowed for offside, ultimately securing their third win in eleven matches and climbing to ninth in the 14-team league.