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Indian Super League: Kwame Peprah Scores As Kerala Blasters Pip Mumbai City FC 1-0

Kerala Blasters relied on a 52nd-minute goal from Kwame Peprah to defeat Mumbai City FC 1-0 in the last game of Indian Super League 2024-25's matchweek 25, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday (March 7). The Tuskers' victory in their last home game prolonged the Islanders' wait for a playoffs spot. Mumbai City need just a point to qualify for the playoffs as they are tied on 33 points with the sixth-placed Odisha FC. However, the Juggernauts have finished their league run whereas Mumbai City FC still have a match in hand, against Bengaluru FC on March 11. As for the Blasters, they will end the season with an away game against Hyderabad FC on March 12.

| Photo: FSDL/ISL

Kwame Peprah's goal gives Kerala Blasters their 8th win of the Indian Super League 2024-25. The Tuskers will look to sign off the season with back-to-back victories when they face Hyderabad FC on March 12, 2025.

ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters
ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Match officials warm up ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match 150 between Kerala Blasters and Mumbai City at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi on March 7, 2025.

Indian Super League 2024-25: Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC
Indian Super League 2024-25: Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Korou Thingujam of Kerala Blasters receives the Fans' Goal of the Week award for his strike in the 1-1 draw against Jamshedpur in Kochi on March 1, 2025.

Indian Super League 2024-25: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters
Indian Super League 2024-25: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Kerala Blasters starting XI for their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against Mumbai City.

Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC
Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Mumbai City starting XI for their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against Kerala Blasters.

Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters
Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Referee Senthil Nathan takes charge of the Indian Super League 2024-25 match 150 between Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC.

Indian Super League 2024-25: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC
Indian Super League 2024-25: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Thaer Sami Krouma of Mumbai City and Kwame Peprah of Kerala Blasters are in action during their Indian Super League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi on March 7, 2025.

Indian Super League 2024-25: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters
Indian Super League 2024-25: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Kwame Peprah gives Kerala Blasters a 1-0 lead with a clinical finish from a tight angle in the 52nd minute.

Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC
Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Kerala Blasters players celebrate Kwame Peprah's goal, the eventual winner, against Mumbai City.

Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters
Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Thaer Sami Krouma (13) of Mumbai City FC and Noah Wail Sadaoui of Kerala Blasters FC tussle during match 150 of Indian Super League 2024-25.

ISL: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC
ISL: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Petr Kratky, head coach of Mumbai City FC, during their Indian Super League match against Kerala Blasters in Kochi. Mumbai will take on Bengaluru in their final league match on March 11, 2025. A draw will be enough to earn a play-off spot.

ISL: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters
ISL: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Fans react during match 150 of the Indian Super League 2024-25 between Kerala Blasters and Mumbai City at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala on March 7, 2025.

Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC
Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters Vs Mumbai City FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

TG Purushothaman, interim head coach of Kerala Blasters during their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against visiting Mumbai City.

Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters
Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Mohammed Aimen of Kerala Blasters FC receives the Player of the Match cheque. Kerala failed to make the playoffs.

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