Kochi: Iain Hume's 23rd minute goal proved the decisive winner as Kerala Blasters beat Pune City FC by a solitary goal and book a semifinal spot in the Hero Indian Super League football tournament yesterday.


Iain Hume (left) celebrates a goal with teammates yesterday. Pic/PTI 

By virtue of the win, the Sachin Tendulkar co-owned side collected 19 points after their last league engagements, to be at third spot behind Chennaiyin FC (23 points) and Goa FC (21 points with one match at hand). The last spot for the semifinals will be decided by Atletico de Kolkata's home match against Goa FC tonight.