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India vs Maldives FIFA International Friendly Highlights | Bheke, Liston and Chhetri put three past Maldives; India earns a dominant win | FT IND 3-0 MDV

Read the highlights of the India vs Maldives friendly match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong as the Blue Tigers earned a deserving 3-0 victory.

Mar 19, 2025, 3:31 PMโ€ข1 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 FIFA International friendly match between India and Maldives, scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

Read Also | India vs Maldives FIFA Friendly 2025: Here is everything you need to know

This match will be crucial for both teams ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers campaign begin next week. So, sit back and enjoy the match 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 19, 2025, 3:27 PM

Full-time | India 3-0 Maldives

The first international game in Shillong gifts India a statement 3-0 victory over Maldives. The Blue Tigers have secured a win after 489 days, bringing the first victory under Manolo Marquez as well!

A dominant display from India put three past the Red Snappers. Rahul Bheke, Liston Colaco, and Sunil Chhetri all scored headers to hand India a confident victory!

India will go on to play against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on March 25th.

Mar 19, 2025, 3:24 PM

90'+6' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT IND 3-0 MDV

Mar 19, 2025, 3:23 PM

90'+5' | Effort from Apuia

Apuia sliced a quick long-ranger from a distance, that went just inches off the left post.

Mar 19, 2025, 3:22 PM

90'+3' | Yadwad gets booked

Irfan Yadwad sent the ball into the net despite being flagged for offside. He received an instant yellow for delaying.

Mar 19, 2025, 3:19 PM

90' | 5 minutes of stoppage time added on

Mar 19, 2025, 3:17 PM

88' | Yellow for Samooh

Maldives skipper Samooh Ali gets a booking for a frustrated foul on Farukh.

Mar 19, 2025, 3:16 PM

87' | Substitution for Maldives

In: Usaama

Out: Sifaau

Mar 19, 2025, 3:15 PM

85' | Substitutions for Maldives

In: Raif, Nisham

Out: Madudhee, Aiham

Mar 19, 2025, 3:14 PM

"Oh captain my captain"

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Mar 19, 2025, 3:11 PM

81' | Substitutions for India

In: Abhi Meitei, Irfan Yadwad, Ashique Kuruniyan

Out: Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, Subhashish Bose

Mar 19, 2025, 3:09 PM

80' | Double block by Indian defence

Rahul Bheke and Subhashish Bose made two consecutive blocks to keep the defence intact.

Mar 19, 2025, 3:06 PM

76' | GOALLLL! Who else than CHHETRI! | IND 3-0 MDV

Just like he never left!

Mahesh's cross from the right was missed to be anticipated by Farukh. However, Liston anticipated in on the left and sailed a cross into the box, and Sunil Chhetri headed it behind as te ball easily found the back of the net!

95th International goal for the Indian skipper!

Mar 19, 2025, 3:04 PM

73' | Chance for Maldives

Hassan Nazeem had a first-time effort from close to the goal, but Vishal made a routine collection.

Mar 19, 2025, 3:02 PM

69' | Substitutions for Maldives

In: Hassan Nazeem, Naiz Hassan, Hussain Nihaan

Out: Hamza Ahmad, Ali Fazir, Mohamed Naim

Mar 19, 2025, 2:56 PM

68' | Yellow for Aiham

Aiham Ahmad gets a yellow for a foul.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:56 PM

66' | GOALLLL! Liston doubles the lead! | IND 2-0 MDV

All the efforts have finally paid off for Liston Colaco!

Mahesh curled the corner right into the middle of the box as Liston jumped above the Maldives' defence and powered the header into the net!

India doubles up the lead!

Mar 19, 2025, 2:55 PM

65' | What a save from Shareef!

That was a brilliant minus from the left by Farukh on the right, as Liston's first-time strike was marvelously denied by Shareef!

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Mar 19, 2025, 2:52 PM

63' | Chance for Mahesh

Naorem Mahesh took a quick strike from just the front of the box, but the ball went over the crosspiece.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:50 PM

62' | Substitutions for India

In: Boris Singh, Apuia

Out: Suresh Wangjam, Valpuia

Mar 19, 2025, 2:48 PM

57' | Chance for India

Farukh combined up with Chhetri before attempting to cut back a pass to the captain, instead of taking a shot at goal. The Maldives' defence closed him down, resulting in a crucial clearance.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:43 PM

54' | Off target from Aiham

Fasil played it to Ahmad Aiham whose flick failed to approach any power and went off the target.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:40 PM

52' | Farukh skies it over the bar

In a similar way to the previous attack, Farukh had another opportunity from the corner of the penalty area but he overpowered his strike that soared over the bar.

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Mar 19, 2025, 2:40 PM

50' | Chance for India!

Farukh had acres of space in front of him while running toward the goal from the left flank, but slipped down inside the box before having a strike.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:36 PM

47' | Goal-line block from Hamza!

Sunil Chhetri got a hold of the ball following Mahesh's corner, but Hamza Mohammed stretched his leg out on the bottom right corner to put up a brilliant goal-line block, denying Chhetri's efforts!

Mar 19, 2025, 2:34 PM

46' | The second half begins!

Mar 19, 2025, 2:19 PM

45'+4' | Half-time whistle is blown! | HT IND 1-0 MDV

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Mar 19, 2025, 2:18 PM

45'+3' | Another chance goes to waste

Liston delivered another curler crossed in from the left, but no one at the other end to anticipate, leading the ball to roll away.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:16 PM

45' | 3 minutes of additional time announced

Mar 19, 2025, 2:16 PM

44' | Unacceptable miss from Farukh!

Sunil and Mahesh combined up in front of the box, as Valpuia got the ball on the right and whipped in a swift cross. Farukh got his head at the end of the cross but his header from an open space went totally off target, soaring past the left post.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:13 PM

43' | Substitution for India

This does not look very good for Manolo Marquez's team as Brandon was stretchered off the pitch around the 40th minute. 

Another injury blow for India.

In: Farukh Chaudhary

Out: Brandon Fernandes

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Mar 19, 2025, 2:11 PM

41' | Yellow for Sifaau

Sifaau is booked for a tough foul on Liston.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:08 PM

38' | The match has stopped

There is an injury concern regarding Brandon Fernandes as he looks to have sustained an apparent injury.

The Indian midfielder is receiving medical attention.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:06 PM

34' | GOALLLL! Bheke draws the first blood! | IND 1-0 MDV

Here comes the much-coveted goal for the Blue Tigers!

Another brilliant cross from the left corner, delivered by Brandon, and Rahul Bheke jumped above all in the middle of the six-yard-box and powered the header right into the net!

India takes the lead!

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Mar 19, 2025, 2:03 PM

32' | Off target for Mehtab

Brandon whizzed in a cross from the corner, but Mehtab Singh's header failed to find the net as the ball went over the crossbar.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:02 PM

31' | Ibrahim sails it over the crossbar

Ali Fazir almost anticipated the cross inside the box but an important touch from Bheke inside the box cleared the danger away. After a string of passes, Ibrahim unleashed a powerful strike from a distance that soared over the crosspiece.

Mar 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

27' | Calm approach from Samooh

Suresh delivered a long ball over the top for Chhetri. The Indian skipper chased it into the penalty area but Maldives captain Samooh calmly cleared the ball away.

Mar 19, 2025, 1:56 PM

25' | Liston almost found the net!

Liston Colaco whipped in another direct free-kick from around 25 yards out of goal, but his curling effort sailed inches past the right post!

Three golden opportunities from three set-pieces so far, but no goals from the Indian side!

Mar 19, 2025, 1:53 PM

23' | Chance for India

Liston's right-footed curler whipped inside from the left flank but was too high to find Mahesh on the right end.

Mar 19, 2025, 1:52 PM

The Blue Tigers!

Mar 19, 2025, 1:51 PM

19' | Off target for Brandon!

Suresh whipped in a low cross that sailed past the players and found Brandon on the edge of the box, but his half-volleyed strike did not have much power and bounced off the pitch and went past the right-post.

Mar 19, 2025, 1:49 PM

18' | Numan stays alert

Liston Colaco put up a glimpse of his dribbling skills as he squeezed past Sifaau inside the box and slotted a grounder from the left, but a slight interception from Numan cleared the danger away!

Mar 19, 2025, 1:46 PM

15' | So close for India!

Another set-piece free-kick is delivered into the box by Brandon from a tough corner on the left, as Rahul Bheke flicked it to the top-left corner but missed the target by inches! Another opportunity goes begging for India!

Mar 19, 2025, 1:43 PM

11' | Chance for India

Suresh attempts to play the ball down the right wing, but no one has made a run, and the ball rolls out for a goal kick.

Mar 19, 2025, 1:38 PM

8' | Great block from Bheke!

Hamza Mohammed and Ibrahim combined up in a speedy counter-attack as Hamza curled a right-footed strike just from in front of the 18-yard box, but Rahul Bheke stood tall in blocking the strike.

Mar 19, 2025, 1:36 PM

6' | Good deny from Numan

Suresh Wangjam cut through the middle corridor with the ball, but Numan's soft tackle dispossessed him off the ball.

Mar 19, 2025, 1:33 PM

2' | Chance for India!

Sunil Chhetri fired into the box from the left as he delivered a low cross that was headed back toward Shareef by Samooh. The Maldives custodian slipped the ball, as Naorem had an opportunity from a close range, but a well-timed tackle from Sifaau denied the Indian forward.

Mar 19, 2025, 1:30 PM

1' | Kick Off!

Mar 19, 2025, 1:19 PM

The Captain returns!

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Mar 19, 2025, 1:18 PM

Minutes away!

Mar 19, 2025, 1:17 PM

The Blue Tigers have arrived!

Mar 19, 2025, 12:54 PM

Line-up | Maldives

Starting XI: Hussain Shareef (GK); Samooh Ali (C), Ahmed Numan, Hussain Yoosuf, Haisham Hassan; Ahmed Aiham, Aisam Ibrahim, Ibrahim Hussain, Mohammed Naim; Hamza Mohamed, Ali Fasir

Subs: Naiz, Irufaan, Raif, Nazeem, Aleem, Shifaz, Majeedh, Nizam, Madudhee, Nihan, Rizuvan, Rasheed, Yameen

Head Coach: Ali Suzain

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Mar 19, 2025, 12:51 PM

Line-up | India

Starting XI: Vishal Kaith (GK); Subhashish Bose, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Valpuia; Ayush Chhetri, Suresh Wangjam; Brandon Fernandes, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh; Sunil Chhetri (C)

Subs: Gurmeet, Amrinder, Chinglensana, Sandesh, Farukh, Roshan, Jeakson, Apuia, Yadwad, Boris, Ashique, Abhishek

Head Coach: Manolo Marquez

Mar 19, 2025, 10:43 AM

Important match tonight!

Mar 19, 2025, 10:40 AM

The Gaffers

Maldives head coach Ali Suzain and India head coach Manolo Marquez in the pre-match press conference.

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Mar 19, 2025, 10:36 AM

Head-to-head Stats

Mar 19, 2025, 10:35 AM

The Venue | Polo Ground, Shillong

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Shillong) - Wikipedia

Mar 19, 2025, 10:33 AM

How to watch the match?

Indian football fans can watch the India vs Maldives friendly match streamed live on Star Sports Network. The match will also be streamed live on the JioHotstar App and the JioHotstar website.  

Mar 19, 2025, 10:33 AM

Match Details

Match: India vs Maldives - FIFA International Friendly

Date: 19 March 2025  

Time: 7:00 PM IST  

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

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

Manolo Mรกrquez 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 AMโ€ข2 min read

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

Head coach Manolo Mรกrquez 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

Manolo Mรกrquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly | sportzpoint.com
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 Tigersโ€™ 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 Mรกrquez

Assistant Coach: Mahesh Gawali

Assistant Coach: Benito Montalvo

Goalkeeper Coach: Marc Gamon

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Josรฉ 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 AMโ€ข2 min read

Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United | sportzpoint.com

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 menโ€™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 Agรผero, 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 Zรกrate, 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 PMโ€ข3 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.

AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
Subhasish Bose recieving the Best Men's Footballer of the Year Award. Image | AIFF
AIFF Awards 2025: Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth Shine as Top Players | sportzpoint.com
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 SGโ€™s Subhasish Bose and East Bengal FCโ€™s Soumya Guguloth crowned Menโ€™s and Womenโ€™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 Womenโ€™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 Womenโ€™s Championship and 3 goals in the Senior Womenโ€™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 menโ€™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 Womenโ€™s Football: Punjab Football Association
    • Honoured for contributions to womenโ€™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 (Menโ€™s): Kerala Football Association
    • For the highest number of male player registrations.
  • MA with Most Player Registrations (Womenโ€™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 PMโ€ข3 min read

Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals - Suhail Bhatt with the goal for MBSG | sportzpoint.com

On a vibrant Saturday evening, April 26, 2025, Mohun Bagan SGโ€™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 Blastersโ€™ Sreekuttan MS in the 94th minute, Mohun Bagan SG held firm, thanks to a stellar performance by goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem. Bastab Royโ€™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.

Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals | sportzpoint.com

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.

Read Also | India expresses formal interest to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031

The Blasters grew threatening from set pieces, particularly short corners. In the 30th minute, Sadaouiโ€™s low cross after a quick one-two with Vibin Mohanan was cleared by Dippendu Biswas. Moments later, Hormipamโ€™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.

Mohun Bagan SG Edges Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Kalinga Super Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals - Suhail Bhatt with the goal for MBSG | sportzpoint.com

From there, the game became the Dheeraj Singh show. Kerala Blasters threw everything forward, but the Mohun Bagan goalkeeper stood tall. Jesรบs Jimรฉnez 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 Peprahโ€™s angled effort, and with five minutes left, Peprahโ€™s low cross found Jimรฉnez, who couldnโ€™t connect cleanly.

Read Also | Will Indian-Origin players ever get to play for India? AIFF keeps showing its aimless approach

Dheerajโ€™s heroics continued as he thwarted Peprah from point-blank range, with Amandeep clearing Ebindas Yโ€™s follow-up off the line. The Blasters finally broke through in stoppage time when Jimรฉnez 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 PMโ€ข3 min read

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

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 

Sahal Abdul Samad - Kalinga Super Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan vs Kerala Blasters FC Match Preview, Head-to-head stats and streaming details | sportzpoint.com

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

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

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 Catalร , 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 Jesรบs Jimรฉnez 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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