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Kolkata derby ends in chaotic 1-1 draw, ISL title to be decided on final day

Kolkata derby ends in chaotic 1-1 draw, ISL title to be decided on final day

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Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal were locked 0-0 until the 85th minute. From there until the end of the match 13 minutes later, there was a goal for East Bengal (and a celebration like they had won the league) an equaliser for Bagan, Bipin Singh made a mess of a goalscoring chance for the umpteenth time, his goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill made an astonishing save with his left foot and East Bengal scorer Edmund Lalrindika received a red card. All in front of a Salt Lake Stadium packed to the rafters and feeling every second of the game. One would be forgiven for thinking that Indian football and the Indian Super League (ISL) was thriving if this match on Sunday was their introduction to this world. In the end, the score was 1-1, the best possible result for the neutrals, and fans of Mumbai City and Punjab FC, the two other frontrunners for the title. It means the league winners will now be confirmed only on the final day of the season on Thursday. For …

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

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The 2025-26 Indian Super League season is heading towards a dramatic finish. Usually, by the final week of the ISL season, the points table gives a fairly clear indication of who is likely to lift the title. But this season has been anything but predictable. With the league set to conclude on May 21, as many as seven teams, from current table toppers East Bengal FC to seventh-placed Mumbai City FC, remain mathematically in contention for the league title. The ISL follows a single-leg round-robin format this season, where all 14 teams play each other once. Unlike previous editions, there are no playoffs or knockout rounds this year, meaning the team finishing at the top of the table after 91 matches will be crowned champions. And because of that format, every remaining match suddenly feels like a final. Here’s a look at what each of the seven teams needs to do to win the ISL title: East Bengal Points: 22 from 11 matches | Goal Difference: +18 East Bengal FC currently sit at the top …

Mumbai City reach AIFF Super Cup semi-finals; joins FC Goa, East Bengal, Punjab FC

Mumbai City reach AIFF Super Cup semi-finals; joins FC Goa, East Bengal, Punjab FC

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Mumbai City FC edged past Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to book their place in the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26. It was a night of heartbreak for the Blasters, as a late 88th-minute own goal by Freddy Lallawmawma and the costly red card of Sandeep Singh Soraisham saw them crash out of the competition. The result saw the Islanders leapfrog the Blasters on head-to-head record after both sides finished Group D with six points each. From the outset, the tension was palpable. Both teams knew the stakes – Kerala Blasters only needed a draw to progress, while Mumbai City FC required to win to advance. The Islanders started brightly, pressing high and forcing early turnovers. Vikram Partap Singh and Jorge Pereyra Díaz looked lively, while Jorge Ortiz pulled the strings in midfield, dictating the tempo. But for all their energy, Mumbai City couldn’t break through Kerala Blasters’ compact defensive structure. The Blasters, meanwhile, weathered the early storm and gradually found rhythm …

Punjab FC stun Bengaluru FC 5-4 in penalty shootout to seal maiden Super Cup semi-final berth | Football News

Punjab FC stun Bengaluru FC 5-4 in penalty shootout to seal maiden Super Cup semi-final berth | Football News

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Punjab FC held their nerves to prevail over Bengaluru FC 5-4 in the penalty shootout and book their spot in the semifinals after both the teams finished goal-less in the regulation time in the last Group C match of the Super Cup here on Wednesday. Both Punjab and Bengaluru finished with seven points apiece, with two wins and a draw to their name. As both teams were locked on the same points, goal difference (six), and goals scored (six), the winners of Group C was decided via a penalty shootout. All the five Punjab FC penalty takers — Nsungsi Effiong, Princeton Rebello, Samir Zeljkovic, Leon Augustine, and Vinit Rai — found the net, while Ryan Williams failed to score for Bengaluru. Story continues below this ad Suresh Singh Wangjam, Rahul Bheke, Sunil Chhetri, and Braian Sánchez scored from the spot for the Blues. It was the Shers’ maiden semifinal appearance in the Super Cup. Punjab had a couple of early attempts, but Effiong lacked the desired control in the area after being played through behind …

Shami Singamayum becomes ISL’s youngest-ever goal-scorer

Shami Singamayum becomes ISL’s youngest-ever goal-scorer

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Punjab FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 3-1 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday night. But the highlight of the game was Punjab FC’s Shami Singamayum, who at 17 years and 322 days, became the youngest-ever goal-scorer in ISL history, as Muhammad Suhail became the third-youngest in the competition to assist a goal (18 years and 175 days). Despite holding just 43.7% of ball possession, Punjab FC were the more assertive of the two teams, taking seven shots on target as compared to the two of Hyderabad FC. Though out of the playoffs race, they moved to 27 points with this win, breaking Hyderabad FC’s five-game-long unbeaten run at home. Here are the talking points. The brilliant Asmir Suljic Asmir Suljic was a force to reckon with inside the Hyderabad FC defensive half to ensure that Punjab FC got off the blocks creatively. His fleet footedness and eye for a pass pushed him to pick players in probing positions and pose questions in front of the home …

FC Goa strengthen hold on second spot after beating Punjab FC- Talking points

FC Goa strengthen hold on second spot after beating Punjab FC- Talking points

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FC Goa took a significant step toward securing a direct semi-final berth with a crucial 1-0 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. Carl McHugh’s well-placed goal just before halftime sealed the three points for the Gaurs, who now sit firmly in second place with 45 points from 22 games. The win gives them a much-needed cushion over their closest challengers, Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC, in the battle for a top-two finish. Here are the five major talking points from the match: #5 Punjab FC’s missed opportunities Despite a spirited effort, Punjab FC failed to capitalize on their chances. They had multiple promising attempts in the second half, including a long-range strike by Petros Giakoumakis in the 64th minute that narrowly missed the top corner. Ninthoinganba Meetei and Khaiminthang Lhungdim also came close in the dying minutes, but their finishing let them down. Punjab’s inability to convert their chances ultimately proved to be the difference between earning a point and suffering a defeat. #4 Carl McHugh’s decisive impact Carl …

East Bengal FC beat Punjab FC 3-1 as playoff race heats up- Talking points

East Bengal FC beat Punjab FC 3-1 as playoff race heats up- Talking points

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East Bengal FC continued their resurgence with a 3-1 victory over Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, on Saturday. Goals from Dimitrios Diamantakos, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Lalchungnunga secured the crucial three points for the Red and Gold Brigade, while Punjab FC’s Ezequiel Vidal managed a consolation strike. This result extends East Bengal’s unbeaten run in away games to three, keeping their slim mathematical hopes of making the playoffs alive. They are now 10th in the table with 24 points from 21 games, level with Punjab FC, who have dropped to 11th. However, both teams are still eight points behind sixth-placed Mumbai City FC with only three games remaining, making a playoff berth an uphill battle. Here are five key talking points from the match: #5 Dimitrios Diamantakos breaks his goal drought The Greek forward finally ended his nine-game scoring drought with a much-needed goal in the 15th minute. His early strike, East Bengal’s first in the opening 15 minutes of a match …

Late winner sinks Punjab FC; gets Chennaiyin all three points

Late winner sinks Punjab FC; gets Chennaiyin all three points

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Chennai: Chennaiyin FC finally broke their winless streak at home with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Saturday. This victory comes at a crucial time as the Marina Machans push to finish their season on a high note. Wilmar Jordan Gil’s penalty set the tone for the match, but Punjab FC fought back through Luka Majcen’s equaliser. Ultimately, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s late winner sealed all three points for the hosts. Here are the five key talking points from this pulsating ISL 2024-25 fixture. #5 – A Much-Needed Home Victory for Chennaiyin FC Chennaiyin FC had gone five games without a win at home before this fixture, making this victory a much-needed boost for the team and their fans. The Marina Machans had been struggling to capitalize on home advantage, often failing to convert chances into goals. With this result, Owen Coyle’s side will hope to build momentum as they head into the final stretch of the season. Despite being seven points behind sixth-placed Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin’s …

10-man Odisha FC hold Punjab FC to a draw – Talking Points

10-man Odisha FC hold Punjab FC to a draw – Talking Points

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Odisha FC held Punjab FC to a 1-1 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in their 2024-25 Indian Super League clash on Monday. While Petros Giakoumakis opened the scoring for Punjab FC FC in the added time of first half, Isak Vanlalruatfela helped Odisha FC draw level early in the second half. Despite the draw, both teams are well and truly in playoff contention heading into the rest of the matches. Odisha FC now have 26 points and are placed seventh, whereas Punjab FC are ninth with 24 points. Here are the talking points from the match: Quick start for Punjab FC Punjab FC got off the blocks quicker than the hosts as they looked positive in the initial exchanges of the game. Ezequiel Vidal made some telling moves in a free role as he found pockets of space near the Odisha FC final third. He delivered a fine ball for Ivan Novoselec from a corner but it was blocked. Later, his exceptional cross found Petros Giakoumakis in the box and the Greek forward headed it …

Mohun Bagan Super Giant blank Punjab FC, secure playoff berth

Mohun Bagan Super Giant blank Punjab FC, secure playoff berth

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC by 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Wednesday night. In doing so, the Mariners became the first team this season to qualify for the playoffs as they now have 46 points from 20 games on the back of 14 victories and four draws. A brilliant second-half brace from Jamie Maclaren and a composed finish from Liston Colaco sealed all three points for the league leaders. This was also their ninth consecutive win at home, registering their 12th clean sheet in the current campaign. Here are the talking points. The Mariners’ flair The Mariners started the game with a lot of flair and panache as they made some dangerous moves down the middle involving Greg Stewart. The Scotsman had a glorious opportunity to put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute when he forced a save from Ravi Kumar. Despite the early momentum, the hosts weren’t able to break down the Punjab FC backline and create enough …