Margao: Ferran Corominas scored a fine hat-trick as FC Goa hammered Kerala Blasters 5-2 in a high-scoring enthralling match of the Indian Super League (ISL), here on Saturday.

Goa dominated the match, especially in the second half. Manuel Lanzarote Bruno scored a brace (ninth and 18th minute) and Corominas struck in the 47th, 51st and 54 th minute.

Kerala Blasters reduced the margin through Mark Sifneos (seventh) and Jackichand Singh (30th).

With this win, FC Goa took their tally to nine points from four matches, the same as Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC, and are placed second behind leader Bengaluru FC on account of inferior goal difference.

While Kerala Blasters suffered their first defeat, they remained on eighth position with three points from four matches.

With CK Vineeth not playing because of suspension that he received in the last match, Kerala Blasters received another setback after Iian Humes was ruled out due to a hamstring injury.

But the visitors got their act together and surprised the home team with an early goal with goalkeeper Laximan Kattimani fumbling after getting to the ball in the eighth minute.

Jackichand, who was the livewire on the right, sent a cross into the box for Mark Sifneos who controlled the ball and essayed a shot that the keeper let go of.

FC Goa retaliated and restored parity two minutes latter. Eduardo Bedia worked his way and laid a pass to Narayan Das who, from the left, sent a cross into the box for Manuel Lanzarote Bruno to volley home.   PTI

INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE

FC GOA     5
KERALA BLASTERS    2