Kerala Blasters remain on ‘zero’ points after losing fourth ISL match in a row

Kerala Blasters' prospects and the number of their supporters in the stands of the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium got slimmer on Saturday as the club lost a fourth straight match to remain pointless in the Indian Super League (ISL).

Imran Khan scored the solitary goal in the match for Chennaiyin FC in the 42^nd minute when an ambitious effort from range deflected off Hormipam’s head past a wrong-footed Arsh Anwer Shaikh.

The Blasters appeared to put up a fight in the second half, with a few close calls, leaving their few remaining loyal fans on the edge of their seats. Mohammad Nawaz effected a triple save on one occasion while a diving Nihal Sudheesh missed a tap in.

David Catala’s Blasters will fly to Kolkata to take on East Bengal in their next ISL match on March 14. A week later, they will return home and could expect fewer fans.