Kerala Blasters Reserves
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- Kerala Blasters II
- Leagues Played
- India Kerala Premier League 20 India I-League 2nd Division 15
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- Kerala Blasters Kerala Blasters U18 Kerala Blasters Reserves
Results
| India Kerala Premier League | 01/14 10:30 | - | Parappur FC v Kerala Blasters II | - | View | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 12/30 13:30 | - | LIFFA Trivandrum v Kerala Blasters II | D | 2-2 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 12/22 13:30 | - | Kerala Blasters II v Golden Threads FC | L | 0-4 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 12/13 13:30 | - | Kerala Blasters II v MK Sporting Club | W | 8-0 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 12/08 10:30 | - | Kovalam FC v Kerala Blasters II | L | 3-1 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 11/26 10:30 | - | Kerala Blasters II v Kerala Police | L | 1-2 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 03/07 10:30 | - | Kerala Blasters II v Kovalam FC | D | 1-1 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 03/03 10:30 | - | Kerala United v Kerala Blasters II | L | 2-0 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 02/27 10:30 | - | Kerala Blasters II v Wayanad United | D | 1-1 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 02/23 10:30 | - | Kerala Police v Kerala Blasters Reserves | L | 2-0 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 04/17 10:30 | - | Kerala Blasters II v KSEB FC | L | 1-4 | |
| India Kerala Premier League | 04/13 10:30 | - | Kerala Blasters II v Kovalam FC | W | 4-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Losses | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Goals for | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Goals against | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wikipedia - Kerala Blasters FC Reserves and Academy
Kerala Blasters Football Club Reserves and Academy, also known as Kerala Blasters B, are the reserve team and academy of the Kochi based Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters. The reserve team of the Blasters most recently competed in the Kerala Premier League, the top division of Kerala football and the RF Development League. The club's youth system also called as KBFC Young Blasters consists of three teams, Under-17, Under-15 and Under-13 age groups that competes in their respective age divisions of the Youth League. The youth teams of the Blasters has previously played in the Elite League, the top tier of the youth football system in India.
History
On 20 February 2018, it was announced by the All India Football Federation, the organising body for Indian football, that the Kerala Blasters along with six other Indian Super League sides would field a reserve team in the I-League 2nd Division, India's then second division football league.
The first ever competitive match for the reserves was against Ozone FC on 16 March 2018 in which they suffered a defeat. But they managed to become the table toppers of Group B by winning seven games from ten matches. However, as per the rules, reserve teams of the clubs were not eligible for advancing into the final round. In the same year itself, the side also started to participate in the Kerala Premier League, which is the top division league for the clubs from Kerala. During their first season in KPL, they finished the group stage in third place, thus missing the play-offs.
In 2018-19 ,they finished in third place of the group. In KPL they became the semi-finalists during the 2018-19 season.
They won the 2019-2020 season of Kerala Premier League after defeating the reserve side of their rivals Gokulam Kerala FC in a penalty shootout. In the I-League 2nd Division, they finished the season in fifth place.
In January 2021, the club appointed T. G. Purushothaman as their new head coach, replacing Renjith TA and Shameel Chembakath.
In April 2022, they made their debut in the inaugural edition of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL). Technical Advisor Tomasz Tchorz was appointed as the head coach while T.G Purushothaman became his assistant. The team won five out of the seven matches which included six clean sheets. With sixteen points in total, they finished second in the table behind Bengaluru FC reserves and qualified for the Next Gen Cup, which was held in the United Kingdom. In the Next Gen Cup's group B semi final, they lost 7–0 against Tottenham Hotspur F.C Academy. In the third-place play-off, they lost 1–4 to Crystal Palace F.C Academy.
In August 2022, with the first team preparing for the 2022–23 Indian Super League season, Kerala Blasters fielded their reserves for the 2022 Durand Cup. With two wins, a draw and two defeats, they qualified for the quarter-finals as the second team from Group D behind Odisha FC. In the quarter-finals, they were defeated 3–0 by Mohammedan SC.
Coached by experienced mentors, the Kerala Blasters Reserves team is known for their fast-paced and attacking style of play. They are constantly honing their skills and tactics in order to be ready to step up when called upon by the first team. The reserves team also competes in various youth and reserve leagues, providing valuable experience and exposure to the players.
With a strong focus on player development and nurturing young talent, Kerala Blasters Reserves is a crucial part of the club's overall strategy to build a successful and sustainable football program. Fans of the club can look forward to seeing these promising young players grow and mature as they strive to make their mark in the world of soccer.