Kochi, March 7 -- Kerala Blasters FC edged past Mumbai City FC with a 1-0 win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Friday night.

The Islanders, at 33 points, tied with Odisha FC, needed just a point to qualify for the playoffs but will now take their hunt for a top-six place to Bengaluru when they face the Blues on March 11.

It was a quiet first half, with both teams cancelling each other out in midfield. The second half saw Kwame Peprah score a goal from a tight angle, which was enough for the home side to secure three points. This is their first home victory this season since January 13, when they defeated Odisha FC 3-2.

It started as a pretty open game, with both teams looking t...