Kerala Blasters FC started their Indian Super League campaign by defeating Northeast United FC 3-1 on Tuesday. Josu Currias gave Kerala the lead with a 49th-minute volley before Mohammed Rafi doubled the lead with a header (69'). Soon after, Sanchez Watt's goal rounded off the rout for the Blasters (72'). Nico Velez scored the late consolation goal for Northeast (82').