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NorthEast United Ready to Clash with Kerala Blasters in ISL
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News18•17-10-2026, 18:15
NorthEast United Ready to Clash with Kerala Blasters in ISL
- •NorthEast United FC and Kerala Blasters FC face off in Guwahati on Sunday aiming to maintain their winning starts in the Indian Super League.
- •Hosts NorthEast United secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their opening match.
- •Kerala Blasters started their campaign strongly with a 2-0 win over Inter Kashi under coach Ashley Westwood.
- •NorthEast coach Juan Pedro Benali praised Westwood's tactical abilities and urged his team to stay humble and focused.
- •Westwood acknowledged that Kerala Blasters still need improvement and better defensive organization despite keeping a clean sheet in their opener.
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NorthEast United FC secured a 1-0 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant thanks to a late winner, while Kerala Blasters FC defeated Inter Kashi 2-0 at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune.
Ashley Westwood noted that his side did not play well at the back and admitted they are still some way from playing the way he wants due to limited preparation time, though keeping a clean sheet made it a good start.
Juan Pedro Benali acknowledged Kerala Blasters' squad strength and urged his players to stay grounded, focused, humble, and avoid mistakes in what he compared to a game of chess.
