FC Goa secured their 50th clean sheet and a vital win in the ISL as they defeated Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in an intense battle. Despite an early opportunity from Iker Guarrotxena, it was FC Goa's Sahil Tavora and Boris Singh who sealed the win with goals in the first half. Manolo Marquez's strategic substitutions and a valiant defense by Odei Onaindia and Sandesh Jhingan helped FC Goa maintain their lead and snatch the win.