Durand Cup 2024: Kerala Blasters Overwhelm Mumbai City with Goal Bonanza; Hat-tricks by Noah and Peprah

In a stunning display of offensive prowess, Kerala Blasters FC defeated Indian Super League Cup champions Mumbai City FC 8-0 in a Group C league match of the 133rd Durand Cup football tournament at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Thursday. This victory ties Kerala Blasters with the record for most goals scored in a single game, a record that dates back to 1889 when Highland Light Infantry won the finals by beating Shimla Rifles.

Dominant Performance by Kerala Blasters

The dynamic duo of Moroccan forward Noah Sadaoui and Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah led the charge, each scoring a hat-trick to account for the majority of the goals.

Late Goals by Ishan Pandita

Substitute Ishan Pandita added to the tally with two quick goals late in the match, sealing the emphatic victory for Kerala Blasters.

Mumbai City FC’s Struggle

Fielding a reserve team, Mumbai City FC found themselves on the defensive for most of the match, unable to contain the relentless attack of Kerala Blasters. The youthful Mumbai side was outmatched by the full-strength Blasters, highlighting the gap