Silence to shrieks: Dramatic scenes as Kerala Blasters 'finally' make it
The New Indian Express Kochi|December 23, 2024
THE desperation over their team's recent form just was waiting to boil over. As Sunday's ISL match between Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) and Mohammedan SC was about to start, outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium the Manjappada fan club staged a protest with banners that read: 'Leaders or Liars?' Contrived or not, the disapproval rubbed off on spectators, who remained silent for a large part of the fixture: There was no chanting and no excitement.
ANNA JOSE @Kochi

Late into the second half, however, there was a change of mood. When Alexandre Coeff scored the Blasters' third goal in the final minute of regular time, the 'silent treatment' was shown the door as local fans started cheering for the players.

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