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India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Highlights | The spoils are shared between India and Bangladesh in Shillong | FT IND 0-0 BAN

Read the highlights of the India vs Bangladesh match in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

Mar 25, 2025, 3:32 PM1 min read

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Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the high-voltage match between India and Bangladesh in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

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This match will be crucial for both teams to kick off their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers campaign. So, sit back and enjoy the game as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

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LIVE Updates

Mar 25, 2025, 3:30 PM

Full-time | India 0-0 Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh have shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate in the opening game of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. 

Both teams created a lot of chances but failed to convert any of them. Boris Singh showcased an impressive display in his first start for the national team, whereas Hamza Choudhury, the Premier League star, has put up a monumental performance in his debut for Bangladesh. 

Sunil Chhetri and Subhasish Bose had more than one chance, but Bangladesh's defence kept that at bay. On the contrary, Bangladesh found chances through Jony and Rakib mostly, who failed to convert the chances.

The first goalless draw between India and Bangladesh since 1999 as both teams started off their campaign with a point apiece. 

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Mar 25, 2025, 3:24 PM

90'+6' | The final whsitel is blown! | FT IND 0-0 BAN

Mar 25, 2025, 3:24 PM

90'+5' | So close for Rakib!

Rakib got his feet on the ball out of nowhere on the left side of the box but sailed his strike way over the target!

Mar 25, 2025, 3:23 PM

90'+4' | Chance for India

Brison received the ball inside the box and showed his skills before delivering a cut-back pass. Hamza Choudhury stood tall in making a crucial interception, and the ball was cleared away.

Mar 25, 2025, 3:20 PM

90'+2' | The game has stopped

Irfan Yadwad and Rahmat Mia both went for a ball but collided instead. The players are receiving medical attention.

Mar 25, 2025, 3:18 PM

90' | 5 minutes of stoppage time added on

Mar 25, 2025, 3:18 PM

89' | Vishal with an important save!

Fahim suddenly found space on the left to slice a left-footed strike from a distance, which was brilliantly stopped by Vishal Kaith under India's sticks!

Mar 25, 2025, 3:14 PM

85' | Substitutions for India

In: Ashique Kuruniyan, Irfan Yadwad

Out: Sunil Chhetri, Subhasish Bose

Mar 25, 2025, 3:13 PM

84' | Oh! So close for Sunil!

Mahesh whipped the ball into the box from the middle, which found Chhetri totally free inside the box, but that was a very lackluster header from Chhetri.

Chhetri visibly can not belive it! 

Mar 25, 2025, 3:10 PM

Hamza and Liston: Both has been a joy to watch!

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Mar 25, 2025, 3:08 PM

Into the last ten minutes!

Mar 25, 2025, 3:08 PM

79' | Substitutions for Bangladesh

In: Sohel Rana, Mohammed Sohel Rana

Out: Shekh Morsalin, Mohammad Hridoy

Mar 25, 2025, 3:04 PM

77' | Substitution for India

In: Brison Fernandes

Out: Farukh Chaudhary

Mar 25, 2025, 3:04 PM

75' | Chance for Bangladesh

Hossain squared the ball into the middle from the right, as Mohammad Fahim attempted to find a touch on it but ended up shooting the ball wide. 

Mar 25, 2025, 3:02 PM

73' | Just off the target for Subhasish!

Colaco delivered the corner into the middle. where Subhasish Bose unleashed a bolstering header, but that went past the near post!

Mar 25, 2025, 3:01 PM

72' | Chance for India

Sunil Chhetri set the ball up for Farukh with a short pass just in front of the box, but Farukh's strike suffered a deflection and soared just past the left post!

Mar 25, 2025, 2:59 PM

20 minutes to go!

Can India or Bangladesh break the deadlock?

Mar 25, 2025, 2:58 PM

70' | Ridoy is booked

Mohammad Hridoy received a booking for a nasty challenge on Apuia.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:56 PM

68' | Bose almost found the net!

Subhiasish Bose cut it into the middle and unleashed a blistering right-footed strike that went inches off the right post!

Mar 25, 2025, 2:54 PM

66' | Substitutions for India

In: Suresh Wangjam, Naoream Mahesh Singh

Out: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh

Mar 25, 2025, 2:51 PM

63' | Sunil skies it over

Sunil Chhetri had an attempt following the cross from the corner, but he skied it way over the bar!

Mar 25, 2025, 2:50 PM

62' | Substitutions for Bangaldesh

In: Chandon Roy, Mohammed Fahim

Out: Shahriar Emon, Mahbubur Jony

Mar 25, 2025, 2:50 PM

61' | What is wrong with Vishal Tonight?

Kaith gave away the ball once again, and Jony entered the box before passing it into the middle. Subhasish Bose made two important interceptions to clear the ball away from danger.

Vishal has clearly been under so much pressure tonight so far. Those are very uncharacteristic errors from the Indian skipper.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:47 PM

58' | So close for Chhetri!

Sunil Chhetri powered a header from the middle of the box following a cross from the right, but Hamza Chaudhary did well to block the attempt.

There was an appeal for handball from the Indian players, but the referee kept things as it is.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:44 PM

55' | Chance for India

Liston Colaco did his best to beat Rahmat Mia on the left before producing a right-footed cross into the box, but Sunil Chhetri could not reach the height to meet the ball.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:39 PM

51' | Chance for Bangaldesh

Rakib Hossain sprinted upwards on the right but side-netted his strike with a powerful grounder.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:39 PM

50' | Bangaldesh defence stay alert

Mar 25, 2025, 2:38 PM

48' | Hamza with a good challenge

Liston displayed excellent footwork to breeze past Rahmat in the center before driving down the left flank. Hamza Chouchury made a strong challenge to win the ball for Bangladesh.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:35 PM

46' | Second half begins

Mar 25, 2025, 2:18 PM

45'+2' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT IND 0-0 BAN

Mar 25, 2025, 2:16 PM

45' | 2 minutes of additional time announced

Mar 25, 2025, 2:14 PM

42' | Brilliant tackle from Vishal!

This was a brilliantly executed counter-attack from Bangladesh, as Jony went past everyone on the right, with only Vishal Kaith standing in front of him, but the Indian keeper came forward to dive on his feet, denying him from taking a firm strike from such a close distance!

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Mar 25, 2025, 2:12 PM

41' | Flick from Mitul.

Liston Colaco delivered a cross from the left corner, trying to pull off an Olympico goal, but Mitul jumped above all to flick it around the far post.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:12 PM

40' | Chance for India

Sunil Chhetri was totally locked down inside the box, but he played it to Farukh, whose strike was immediately blocked!

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Mar 25, 2025, 2:10 PM

37' | Vishal makes a high claim

Hossain breezed past Boris on the left and tried to put a cross in, which ended up in a very well-claimed catch in the air by Kaith. 

Mar 25, 2025, 2:07 PM

35' | Liston goes off target

On the quick counter-attack, Liston went towards the goal from the left flank but could not find Sunil Chhetri in the middle, who was pushed down by Rahmat in the middle. Lack of options forced Liston to take the strike all by himself, but the ball rolled inches off the far post.

Mar 25, 2025, 2:06 PM

34' | Important clearence from Apuia

Following the cross from Rahmat, Subhasish blocked Emon on the right, as the second ball was perfectly cleared by Apuia on time!

Mar 25, 2025, 2:04 PM

31' | Another series of chances for India!

Subhasish Bose sprinted upwards from the left, producing a vicious cross into the box as Udanta powered a header but kept it off target! Farukh had another bite from the second ball, but his shot was saved by Mitul at the left bottom corner!

Mar 25, 2025, 2:01 PM

28' | Easy collection for Mitul

Liston kept the strike on target from a long distance, but it was a routine collection for Bangladesh custodian Mitul, who claimed it easily.

Mar 25, 2025, 1:58 PM

26' | Good tackle from Bheke

Rakib sprinted on the left flank with pace, but Rahul Bheke made a last-minute clean tackle that denied the Bangladeshi forward from producing a cross.

Mar 25, 2025, 1:56 PM

23' | So close for Liston!

Liston unleashed the set-piece free kick with his right foot and sailed a cross into the box, but substitute Rahmat flicked the ball away for a corner.

Mar 25, 2025, 1:54 PM

22' | Substitution for Bangladesh

Big blow for Bangladesh as captain Topu Barman is replaced and is stretchered off the field.

In: Rahmat Mia

Out: Topu Barman

Mar 25, 2025, 1:53 PM

21' | Yellow for Jony

Jony gets the first yellow of the evening for a foul on Ayush Chhetri.

Mar 25, 2025, 1:50 PM

16' | Sandesh clears the danger

Sandesh Jhingan sent the ball over the line to clear off a looming danger following an attack from Jony, who entered the box from the right.

Mar 25, 2025, 1:48 PM

15' | India looks under pressure

In the opening quarter of this match, Bangladesh has received quite a few opportunities while India has yet to attempt a shot on goal.

Mar 25, 2025, 1:45 PM

11' | Goal-line clearence from Subhasish!

That was an unconventional error from Vishal Kaith, who wanted to release the attack, but Shakil Topu blocked the shot. The ball went back to Hridoy, who had an open goal in front of him, but his strike from the left was spectacularly blocked on the goal-line by Subhasish Bose!

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Mar 25, 2025, 1:39 PM

7' | Robust challenge from Topu

Farukh Choudhary received the ball on the right flank, but Topu Barman made a no-nonsense challenge to clear the ball. 

Mar 25, 2025, 1:36 PM

4' | Bheke clears

Hamza won the ball in the middle and led the attack upwards, but Rahul Bheke made a strong clearance. 

Mar 25, 2025, 1:34 PM

1' | Kick Off!

Mar 25, 2025, 1:34 PM

Line-up | Bangladesh

Starting XI: Mitul Marma (GK); Saad Uddin, Topu Barman (C), Tariq Qazi, Shakil Topu Jr,; Mohammad Hridoy, Hamza Choudhury; Shahriar Emon, Shekh Morsalin, Mahbubur Jony; Rakib Hossain

Subs: Jamal, Sujon, Srabon, Rahmat, Sakil, Faysal, Sohel, Chandon, Faysal, Ibrahim, Amin

Head Coach: Javier Cabrera

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Mar 25, 2025, 1:33 PM

Line-up | India

Starting XI: Vishal Kaith (GK); Rahul Bheke, Subhasish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan, Boris Singh; Udanta Singh, Apuia; Liston Colaco, Farukh Chaudhary, Ayush Chhetri; Sunil Chhetri

Subs: Gurmeet, Amrinder, Chinglensana, Mehtab, Suresh, Roshan, Macarton, Brison, Mahesh, Yadawad, Valpuia, Ashique

Head Coach: Manolo Marquez

Mar 25, 2025, 11:14 AM

Captain, Leader, Legend!

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Mar 25, 2025, 11:13 AM

The main man of Bangladesh!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:12 AM

The threads tonight!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:11 AM

Locking horns!

Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan, and coach Manolo Marquez along with Bangladesh skipper Jamal Bhuyan, and coach Javier Cabrera in the pre-match press conference on March 23 ahead of the match. (Image Credit | Bangladesh Football Federation)

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Mar 25, 2025, 11:06 AM

The Bengal Tigers are up for a challenge!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:06 AM

The Blue Tigers are ready!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:05 AM

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Mar 25, 2025, 11:03 AM

The Venue | Polo Ground, Shillong

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati

Mar 25, 2025, 11:01 AM

How to watch the match?

Indian football fans can watch the live broadcast of the India vs Bangladesh match on Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The match will also be streamed live on the JioHotstar App and the JioHotstar website.

Mar 25, 2025, 11:00 AM

Match Details

Match: India vs Bangladesh

Tournament: 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Third & Final Round 

Date: 25 March 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, (Polo Ground), Shillong

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Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly. Get the full list and updates of this key preparatory match for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

May 28, 2025, 8:47 AM2 min read

Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Indian football team travelling squad for Thailand friendly

Head coach Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly on May 28, 2025. All the 28 players, who are currently a part of the ongoing camp in Kolkata, will travel to Thailand for the FIFA friendly for the June 4 fixture.

With a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on the horizon, the Indian Men's National Football Team is gearing up for a significant test. The squad will leave for Thailand on Wednesday evening for their friendly on June 4, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani at 18:00 IST.

Subsequently, the team will depart for Hong Kong on the next day (June 5) for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round fixture.

Kolkata: The Blue Tigers' pre-Thailand training hub

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Sunil Chhetri along with the other squad members in Day 2 of training camp in Kolkata. Image | Facebook

The Blue Tigers' intensive training camp kicked off in Kolkata on May 19. The men in Blue underwent six full days of structured training and gym sessions. These were focused on refining patterns, defensive organisation, attacking transitions, and all other crucial elements for the gameplay.

A highlight of the camp was the inclusion of two practice matches:

  • On May 26, the Blue Tigers faced Santosh Trophy Champions Bengal, securing a 2-1 victory. (goal scorers: Brandon Fernandes and Ashique Kuruniyan)
  • On May 27, they faced North 24 Parganas, securing a 3-0 victory. (goal scorers: Sunil Chhetri, Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Udanta Singh Kumam)

Blue Tigers’ 28-member squad for the FIFA Friendly against Thailand

Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh, Amrinder Singh.

Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Anwar Ali, Boris Singh Thangjam, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Abhishek Singh Tekcham.

Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu.

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Head Coach: Manolo Márquez

Assistant Coach: Mahesh Gawali

Assistant Coach: Benito Montalvo

Goalkeeper Coach: Marc Gamon

Strength and Conditioning Coach: José Carlos Barroso

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Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United

Rahul KP, the Indian winger, will play for English Premier League club West Ham United in The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

May 24, 2025, 6:20 AM2 min read

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In a groundbreaking moment for Indian football, Rahul KP, the dynamic winger of Odisha FC, has been extended a prestigious invitation to represent English Premier League powerhouse West Ham United in the highly anticipated summer edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.

This is the first time in Indian football history that an Indian player will represent a top-division English Premier League club men’s team. This is a monumental achievement not only for Rahul's burgeoning career and Odisha FC but also for the continued growth and recognition of the state of Odisha and Indian football on the international stage.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 9, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The tournament boasts a diverse international roster, with participating teams and players hailing from countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and India. The star-studded event will notably feature teams led by legendary footballers such as Luis Nani, Sergio Agüero, and Hope Solo.

Rahul KP will join a distinguished West Ham United squad that includes notable personalities like actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, former Argentina international Mauro Zárate, and several professional athletes who have represented the United States in the World Indoor Football Cup.

The three group stage games featuring West Ham United will be broadcast live on YouTube channels. Additionally, these matches will be televised live on ESPN.

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AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players

Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth won the Best Men's and Women's Player of the Year Awards, respectively, in the recently concluded AIFF Awards 2025. Here are all the winners this season.

May 2, 2025, 5:13 PM3 min read

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) celebrated the best of Indian football at the AIFF Awards 2025, held today in Bhubaneswar, honouring outstanding players, coaches, referees, and member associations for their contributions during the 2024-25 season.

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Subhasish Bose recieving the Best Men's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF
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Soumya Guguloth won the Women's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF

The ceremony highlighted the growing competitiveness of Indian football, with Mohun Bagan SG’s Subhasish Bose and East Bengal FC’s Soumya Guguloth crowned Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively. 

AIFF Awards 2025 Winners

Individual Awards

  • Men's Player of the Year: Subhasish Bose (Mohun Bagan SG, Defender)
    • Recognised for his leadership as captain and stellar performances for Mohun Bagan SG as the mariners became the first team to defend the ISL Shield, along with reclaiming the ISL Cup. Bose kept 13 clean sheets as a defender and scored 6 goals as well. 
  • Women's Player of the Year: Soumya Guguloth (East Bengal FC, Forward)
    • Honoured as the top Indian scorer in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and a key player for the Blue Tigresses. She helped East Bengal FC win the IWL 2024-25 title.
  • Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Vishal Kaith (Mohun Bagan SG)
    • Awarded for holding the record for the most clean sheets in Indian Super League (ISL) history. Kaith had a record 15 clean sheets in ISL 2024-25 and conceded only 19 goals across 26 appearances
  • Most Promising Men's Player of the Year: Brison Fernandes (Midfielder)
    • Noted for his midfield mastery and potential as a rising star.
  • Most Promising Women's Player of the Year: Neha (Haryana, Winger)
    • Recognised for her performances, including 2 goals in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship and 3 goals in the Senior Women’s National Championship.
  • Men's Coach of the Year: Khalid Jamil (Jamshedpur FC)
    • Won for the second consecutive year for leading Jamshedpur FC to the Kalinga Super Cup semifinals.
  • Women's Coach of the Year: Sujata Kar (Sreebhumi FC)
    • Awarded for guiding newly-promoted Sreebhumi FC to a third-place finish in the IWL.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
    • Acknowledged for consistent officiating on the pitch.
  • Female Referee of the Year: Tekcham Ranjita Devi
    • Recognised for her officiating excellence.
  • Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
  • Male Assistant Referee of the Year: Vairamuthu P

Member Association (MA) Awards

  • Most Successful MA (Club Competitions): Indian Football Association (West Bengal)
    • For dominance in men’s competitions, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal winning major titles.
  • Most Successful MA (NFC Competitions): All Manipur Football Association
    • Recognised for success in the National Football Championships.
  • Best MA for Supporting Women’s Football: Punjab Football Association
    • Honoured for contributions to women’s football development.
  • Best MA for Hosting Most AIFF Competitions: Football Association of Odisha and Goa Football Association
    • For hosting numerous AIFF events.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Men’s): Kerala Football Association
    • For the highest number of male player registrations.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Women’s): Western India Football Association (Maharashtra)
    • For leading in female player registrations.
  • Special Award for MA Launching New Projects: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For innovative football initiatives.
  • MA with Most Grassroots Activities: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For extensive grassroots programs.
  • MA with Most Youth Tournaments Conducted: Karnataka State Football Association
    • For organising numerous youth tournaments.
  • MA with Most Coaching Courses: Punjab Football Association
    • For conducting the most coaching courses.
  • MA with Most Refereeing Courses: Gujarat State Football Association
    • For leading in referee training programs.
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Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals

Goals from Sahal Abdul Samad in the 22nd minute and Suhail Ahmad Bhat in the 51st minute of the match helped Mohun Bagan SG beat Kerala Blasters FC by 2-1 to qualify for the semis of Kalinga Super Cup 2025.

Apr 26, 2025, 3:33 PM3 min read

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On a vibrant Saturday evening, April 26, 2025, Mohun Bagan SG’s youthful squad clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 quarter-finals, securing their spot in the semi-finals.

The Mariners, boasting an all-Indian lineup save for Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, showcased their attacking flair with goals from Sahal Abdul Samad in the 22nd minute and Suhail Ahmad Bhat in the 51st. Despite a late strike from Kerala Blasters’ Sreekuttan MS in the 94th minute, Mohun Bagan SG held firm, thanks to a stellar performance by goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem. Bastab Roy’s team now awaits the winner of the FC Goa vs. Punjab FC clash in the semi-final on April 30.

The match kicked off cautiously, with both sides probing without overcommitting. For the first 20 minutes, neither team managed to create clear chances. Then, Mohun Bagan SG sparked the game to life with a moment of brilliance.

Salahudheen Adnan dazzled down the right, weaving past Naocha Singh before delivering a pinpoint cross into the box. Sahal Abdul Samad, with a deft shoulder drop, shook off Ruivah Hormipam and delicately lifted the ball over goalkeeper Sachin Suresh to break the deadlock.

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The goal jolted Kerala Blasters into action, and they pushed hard for an equaliser. Noah Sadaoui, fresh off a spectacular long-range goal against East Bengal, tried his luck from distance but sent the ball straight to Dheeraj Singh.

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The Blasters grew threatening from set pieces, particularly short corners. In the 30th minute, Sadaoui’s low cross after a quick one-two with Vibin Mohanan was cleared by Dippendu Biswas. Moments later, Hormipam’s looping cross nearly sneaked into the top corner, only for Dheeraj to tip it over.

Just before halftime, Mohammed Aimen cut in from the left and unleashed a curling shot that sailed narrowly over the bar, leaving the Blasters frustrated.

The second half began with Mohun Bagan SG striking early. In the 47th minute, Sachin Suresh pulled off a stunning save to deny Salahudheen in a one-on-one, but the warning went unheeded. Four minutes later, Ashique Kuruniyan tore down the left, breezed past Hormipam, and rolled a precise pass to Suhail Ahmad Bhat, who calmly slotted it home to double the lead.

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From there, the game became the Dheeraj Singh show. Kerala Blasters threw everything forward, but the Mohun Bagan goalkeeper stood tall. Jesús Jiménez squandered two golden opportunities, blasting over the bar in the 65th minute and dragging a shot wide two minutes later. In the 70th minute, Dheeraj denied substitute Kwame Peprah’s angled effort, and with five minutes left, Peprah’s low cross found Jiménez, who couldn’t connect cleanly.

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Dheeraj’s heroics continued as he thwarted Peprah from point-blank range, with Amandeep clearing Ebindas Y’s follow-up off the line. The Blasters finally broke through in stoppage time when Jiménez set up Sreekuttan, who rifled a shot past Dheeraj. But the goal came too late to spark a comeback.

Salahudheen Adnan earned the Kalinga Player of the Match award for his electrifying performance.

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Kalinga Super Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Preview, Head-to-head stats and streaming details

Here is everything you need to know about the Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup quarter-final match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.

Apr 25, 2025, 9:42 PM3 min read

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A young Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on Kerala Blasters FC in the first quarter-final of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 on Saturday at 4.30 pm IST. This will be the first time Kerala Blasters FC will play in the final eight of the Super Cup, while the ISL Cup and Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant have already booked their place in the AFC Champions League Two.

Here is everything you need to know about the Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup quarter-final match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar. 

Match Details

Match: Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup quarter-final

Date: 26 April 2025

Time: 4.30 pm IST

Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Kerala Blasters FC, Kalinga Super Cup 2025 quarter-final match LIVE on Star Sports 3 TV Channel. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar.

Head-to-head stats: MBSG vs KBFC

Till now, Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters FC have faced each other 10 times. Mohun Bagan SG have always dominated the team from South. The Mariners have won 8 out of 10 games, while Kerala emerged victorious only once. 

One game between these two clubs ended in a draw.

Team News: Mohun Bagan SG 

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Since Mohun Bagan Super Giant have already qualified for the AFC Champions League Two, they have decided to send a young team for the Super Cup. After getting a bye in the round of 16 match, Mohun Bagan will play their first match of the tournament against Kerala Blasters FC. 

Bastab Roy will be filling in for Jose Molina as the head coach of the team, while Deepak Tangri, who once started as an academy player for Mohun Bagan, will lead the team in the tournament. Nuno Reis will be the only foreign player in the squad for the Mohun Bagan team.

Indian team stars Sahal Abdul Samad and Ashique Kuruniyan will also be there for the Mariners. 

MBSG Full squad for the Kalinga Super Cup 2025: Raj Basfore, Nuno Miguel Pereira Reis, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, Abhishek Dhananjay Suryavanshi, Sahal Abdul Samad, Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan, Deepak Tangri, Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Dippendu Biswas, Glan Martins, Amandeep, Shibam Munda, Loitongbam Taison Singh, Leewan Castanha, Sandeep Malik, Saurabh Bhanwala, Leimapokpam Sibajit Singh, Salahudheen Adnan K, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Umer Muhthar K P, Pasang Dorjee Tamang, Ravi Bahadur Rana, Serto Worneilen Kom, Thumsol Tongsin, Priyansh Dubey.

Team News: Kerala Blasters FC

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Kerala Blasters FC are coming into the quarter-final for the first time, after defeating defending champion East Bengal by 2-0. New coach David Català, who was brought in to the team just a few weeks before the tournament, will be confident seeing the progress of the team. 

Though Mohun Bagan will have their development side, Catala wants to respect a champion team like Mohun Bagan Super Giant and focus on the strategies for the game. Noah Sadaoui looked threatening from the first minute against East Bengal and will be a key player for the Manjapadas. 

The pairing of Noah Sadaoui with Jesús Jiménez will be a key factor in the matchup against Mohun Bagan, who will have someone like Dippendu Biswas and Glan Martins at the back with tons of ISL experience.

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