ISL: "Nobody expected us to be here, no one said that kerala blasters will be like this"-Ivan Vukomanovic

 A 1-0  victory in the first leg for Kerala Blasters would give them an edge against the league champions Jamshedpur FC when they square off in the second leg of the semifinals of The Indian Super League on Tuesday. Kerala blasters head coach, Ivan Vukomanovic when inquired about the fans buying tickets to watch the final reminded everyone about the walk that they walked.

Indeed it was something special for the Manjappada, having missed out from the playoffs for the past 6 years and finally qualifying this year after finishing second from the bottom the previous year. Ivan and his men were scripting history, doing the unusual, and the ecstatic fans have a reason to cheer for

“I can say nobody expected us to be here where we are standing right now. No one said that Kerala Blasters will be like this, this year after so many Disappointing years. This boy worked hard for 7 months. It's great to see the fans happy” Ivan quoted

Kerala still has one more leg to play and according to Ivan, He is not concerned about the first leg and told the media that he would see the second leg as a fresh game where they expect nothing but a win. Ivan also reminded everyone that it is not going to be an easy game, where he expected a lot of tough duals.

“Boys go out and win it'll be my message. This kind of game is a good feeling. When you start playing football you dream about this kind of game. Being focused on things and concentrating will be the important thing. We deserve to be here” said Ivan Vukomanovic