Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC: A Season Finale Nobody Saw Coming
Okay, so the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season ended on March 12th, 2025 with a real nail-biter between Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC. It finished 1-1, a draw that left both teams with, let's just say, mixed feelings. It was a rollercoaster, honestly.
A First Half to Remember (Mostly)
Kerala Blasters got off to a flying start. Dusan Lagator headed one in from a corner in the 7th minute – a pretty standard goal, nothing too fancy. But then, just before halftime, Hyderabad FC answered back in the most spectacular way. Sourav K, who’s only had a few starts this season, pulled off an absolute screamer – an overhead bicycle kick that left the Kerala goalie, completely dumbfounded. Seriously, that goal alone is going to be replayed for years in ISL highlight reels. The first half was pure chaos – non-stop action from both sides.
Missed Chances and Some Brilliant Goalkeeping
The second half was a different story. It was tighter, more tactical, way less flashy. Hyderabad FC got a penalty, but Andrei Alba’s shot was saved by Nora Fernandes, Kerala’s young keeper. He’s a name you’ll be hearing a lot more of, I'm telling you. Both teams had their moments, their chances to snatch a win, but neither could quite find that extra bit of magic. It’s worth noting Arshdeep Singh also had a fantastic game in goal for Hyderabad, making some truly crucial saves.
The Season's Final Tally and What it Means
So, where did that leave everyone? Hyderabad FC finished 12th with 18 points, while Kerala Blasters ended up 8th with 29. Kerala’s interim coach, TG Purushothaman, was pretty disappointed they didn’t make the playoffs. He pointed out they really struggled putting the ball in the net. Meanwhile, Hyderabad FC? Well, they’ve got some serious uncertainty hanging over them. There are rumors about a potential relocation, which has understandably got fans and players pretty worried.
The Road Ahead: Big Decisions for Both Teams
That 1-1 draw? It was a fitting end to a season full of ups and downs for both teams. But now, it's the offseason, and both teams have some big decisions to make. Hyderabad needs to sort out their future, figure out if they’re even staying put. And Kerala Blasters need to work on sharpening their attack – they need to be more clinical in front of goal. It’s going to be an interesting off-season for sure. The fans are already looking forward to the next ISL season, and so am I.
