ISL 2016: Kerala Blasters 2-1 FC Goa - 5 talking points

CK Vineeth was the hero for Kerala

The Indian Super League match between Kerala Blasters and FC Goa was one of the most entertaining game in the history of the league. The game contained controversies, red cards, a last minute goal and much more. In the end, it was the men in yellow who came out victorious.

It was Goa who took the lead just 9 minutes into the game through Rafael Coelho. However, Kerala managed to comeback and win the game 2-1 after two of their opponents for sent-off. It was Haitian forward Kervens Belfort and Indian striker C.K Vineeth who scored for Steve Coppell's side.

Here are the talking points from the game.

#1 One of the best games in the whole league

The game, which took place on Tuesday, was a true entertainer and would have nailed anyone who loves football to their seats. The first half had six extra minutes while the second half had nine, which tells a lot about the match.

Kerala, who were the home side on the night, were dominant from the time when the referee blew his whistle. However, a poor set-piece defending from the men in yellow saw Brazilian forward Rafael Coelho score for the Gaurs. The goal didn't affect the confidence of the home side much, though, as they kept on causing trouble for their opponent. 

The game took a huge turn when Goa captain Gregory Arnolin decided to handle a Mohammed Rafi shot in the penalty box just after the start of the second half. The Frenchman was shown the red card for the offence. Kerala's Kervens Belfort scored from the resulting penalty and levelled the score. The away side's Richarlyson Felisbino also got sent-off in the 81st minute of the game as a result of receiving two yellow cards.

Kerala knew they had to score the winner, but time was running out for them. Finally, the men in yellow got their winner in the last minute of the game through C.K Vineeth, who returned to the squad after participating in the AFC Cup finals with Bengaluru FC. It would have been a disappointment if none of the teams managed to win a game like this.