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Kerala Blasters suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat away to NorthEast United in the Indian Super League after a poor defensive display.
Kerala Blasters coach Ashley Westwood stressed that his side needs further improvement in fitness and tactics ahead of their fixture against NorthEast United, stating, ‘We are not quite there yet.’
An 88th-minute equaliser from NorthEast United denied Kerala Blasters their second win of the Indian Super League season on Vishu day in Kochi.
The match ended goalless after Aiban Dohling received a red card in the 30th minute.
The Blasters next play NorthEast United, one of the most offensive sides in the league.
The hosts lead 1-0 thanks to a 59th minute freekick goal from Ajaraie that rolled in from the clutches of the Blasters goalkeeper.
Apart from Thrissur's Jithin, NorthEast United's main squad features two other Keralites.
Kerala Blasters' latest signing Noah Sadaoui takes the Golden Boot.
Alaeddine Ajaraie scored in 3-0 win for NorthEast United in the semifinals.
Shillong Lajong defeated East Bengal 2-1 in a quarterfinal.
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