Former Indian footballer IM Vijayan feels that Kerala Blasters FC’s luck runs out in finals, as the team lost a golden opportunity to grab their first-ever Hero ISL title after losing to Hyderabad FC in the summit clash on March 20. This was the Blasters’ third appearance in a title clash in eight seasons, having lost in each one of them.
The arrival of Ivan Vukomanovic brought in a major turnaround in the setup, as Kerala Blasters FC qualified for the semi-finals for the first time in six seasons. Following a slow start, the side played some sensational football, winning nine matches in the league stage, accumulating 34 points, marking their best ever season, performance-wise.