# FC Goa 4-4 Kerala Blasters: 3 talking points from the 8-goal thriller

URL: https://technosports.co.in/fc-goa-4-4-kerala-blasters-3-key-pts/  
Published: 2022-03-07  
Updated: 2022-03-07  
Author: Arsh Das

The penultimate game of the 21/22 ISL season saw FC Goa and Kerala Blasters play out a [4-4 draw.](https://twitter.com/IndSuperLeague/status/1500531202377142274?s=20&t=Zt2jixGecwuzviCtUp7zjA) Here are the three talking points from the game. 

## Cabrera nets a hat-trick 

> .[@AiramCabrera9](https://twitter.com/AiramCabrera9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) wins the Hero of the Match award for coming off the bench and scoring a hat-trick against Kerala Blasters FC! 💯🔥[#FCGKBFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCGKBFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HeroISL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroISL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#LetsFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [@FCGoaOfficial](https://twitter.com/FCGoaOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/k3iDQwdQ25](https://t.co/k3iDQwdQ25)
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> — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) [March 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/IndSuperLeague/status/1500509814777991170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

With nothing left to play for, the two teams went at it relentlessly across the two halves. After being two down by half-time, Airam Cabrera scored two quick goals right out of the tunnel, and completed his hat-trick with ten minutes remaining on the clock. While Goa thought that their victory was sealed, a late comeback from Kerala Blasters ensured that the game ended level. 

## Jorge Pereyra gets a double 

> It turned out to be a goal fest in Bambolim as [@FCGoaOfficial](https://twitter.com/FCGoaOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and [@KeralaBlasters](https://twitter.com/KeralaBlasters?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) shared the spoils in an 8⃣-goal thriller! 😮  
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> Watch the [#ISLRecap](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISLRecap?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) of [#FCGKBFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCGKBFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🍿🔥[#HeroISL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroISL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#LetsFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/BIdj3BKNDb](https://t.co/BIdj3BKNDb)
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> — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) [March 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/IndSuperLeague/status/1500511734393880577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Pereyra has been in fine form for the Blasters this season, and will be a key player for them in the semifinals as well. He gave Kerala Blasters an early advantage, scoring two quick goals in the first half to set up a brilliant second half – which saw six goals being scored between the two teams. 

## Semi-finals ahead for Kerala Blasters 

After [Hyderabad FC defeated Mumbai City FC](https://technosports.co.in/2022/03/06/hyderabad-fc-2-1-mumbai-city-fc-3-kp/), it was confirmed that Kerala Blasters were the final team to qualify for the playoffs. And now, they have a huge task ahead of them, competing against three of the best teams in the division. 

The final game of the league revealed that defense is just as important as a good attack, and it can be difficult to outscore your opponents, especially at a high level. So, the defensive performance needs to improve from Kerala Blasters if they hope to secure the title this year.