KOZHIKODE: It was the first meeting between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC after the former's controversial walkout in ISL playoff earlier this year. Going into the game, both teams had a chance to advance to the semifinals of the Super Cup and fans were hoping for a cracker of a contest.
However, the southern derby between two arch-rivals at the EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode on Sunday didn't rise up to expectations and ended in a tame 1-1 draw.