Indian Super League outfit Hyderbad FC owners are reportedly planning to move their base to Delhi from next season onwards. According to IFTWC reports, Hyderabad FC owners BC Jindal Group are looking for the formulas and regulations to move away from Hyderabad and from next season the club may participate with a brand-new avatar based in Delhi.
Hyderabad FC in the ISL
Hyderabad FC was formed in 2019 to replace FC Pune City as it was financially struggling. The Pune-based franchise was disbanded in 2019 and Hyderabad FC was announced to step into the Indian Football map from the 2019-20 season.
However, the soft rebranding of the entity did not reflect in their performance as they could not perform well in the first two seasons. Hyderabad finished last in their debut ISL season under Phil Brown who was also the last coach of FC Pune City. The current Indian national team head coach Manolo Marquez was appointed as the head coach of Hyderabad but he also could not deliver the expected result. Hyderabad finished 5th in the 2020-21 season and missed the ISL play-offs by a slight difference of points.
In the 2021-22 season, Hyderabad FC achieved the coveted ISL trophy under Manolo Marquez beating Kerala Blasters on penalties to be the ISL cup winners. The woes of financial struggles and disastrous performance of the Hyderabad side since the start of last season continued and it was uncertain for them to participate in this season's ISL. However, BC Jindal Group took over the club in August 2024 and cleared all the financial issues.
The relocation
The interest in relocation from the new owners of Hyderabad FC may not be as unexpected as it seems. The owners, BC Jindal Group have shown interest in buying a franchise in Indian Football in the past as well.
In June 2023, AIFF asked for bids to launch two new I-League teams. Inter Kashi and Namdhari SC were finalized from all the corporate bids, but the bid submitted by Concatenate Advest for the Delhi franchise could not compete due to finances. The Concatenate Advest Pvt. Ltd. is owned by BC Jindal Group and they submitted the bid for the Delhi franchise along with TVS Motors.
As the company and the conglomerate that owns Hyderabad FC are located in New Delhi, the plan to relocate is not as unpredictable as it seems. Delhi Dynamos FC, the former ISL franchise that relocated to Odisha and came out as Odisha FC, was the last club to take part in the ISL from the capital of India. However, Punjab FC currently play their home matches in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The officials will have to find a solution for these issues as well. The local talents of Hyderabad might not get the expected care anymore, which might be a bad advertisement for Indian Football.
The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India’s most promising football talent. Here are top 5 Indian players to watch in ISL 2025.
The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India’s most promising football talent. The ISL 2024-25 season was no different, with young stars lighting up the league and charting the future course of Indian football.
Here are top 5 Indian players to watch in ISL 2025.
Dippendu Biswas, 21, made 14 appearances in a star-studded MBSG line-up and carved an impact with his defensive contributions, comprising 14 interceptions and victorious tackles each, 42 duels won and 39 recoveries.
He also occasionally delivered upfront; producing a goal and two assists and was named the ISL Emerging Player of the Month for February 2025.
2. Vinith Venkatesh | Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru FC has a track record of producing young talent for the nation. With Gerard Zaragoza in the managerial position, one of the players who made his mark this season is Vinith Venkatesh.
The 19-year-old impressed many with his dribbling and passing ability. A passing accuracy of 80per cent alongside 191 successful passes and 9 successful dribbles in only 602 minutes makes him a great prospect for the Blues’ future. Vinith has not only got a solitary goal and two assists to his name this ISL season but has also scored twice against Mohammedan SC and once against Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup.
3. Brison Fernandes | FC Goa
Another player that has been a break-out talent this year is Brison Fernandes. From Goa’s under 18 team to being an out right starter, it has been quite a rise for Brison.
Brison has managed to impress with his dribbling and shooting capability scoring seven goals and assisting twice. The 23-year-old created 27 chances for the Gaurs and provided 25 key passes into the final third. With his direct play, the left-winger emerged as one of the most exciting young Indian players to watch this season.
4. Tekcham Abhishek Singh | Punjab FC
In only his second ISL campaign, defender Tekcham Abhishek Singh impressed with returns that saw him become the player with the third-most interceptions (47).
The 20-year-old won seven aerial duels, 17 tackles, 23 clearances, in addition to making 70 recoveries, while forming an impeccable partnership with Nikhil Prabhu, who made the most interceptions in the league in the season gone by (56).
NorthEast United made it to the play-offs after three years, while most of the credits go to its foreign players like Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Nestor Albiach, a player that went under the radar is young midfielder Macarton Nickson.
With 21 appearances and a passing accuracy of 73 per cent, he has really shone under Juan Pedro Benali this season. The 21-year-old has established himself as a box to box midfielder providing both in defence and attack.
Defensively, Macarton has 97 recoveries and 13 interceptions. In attack as well, he has been able to support by providing 2two goals, one assists and 22 successful dribbles making him a beautiful player to watch.
Discover the all-time top scorers in ISL history, featuring Sunil Chhetri's unmatched record and other legendary players in the run. Get the full stats here.
The Indian Super League has completed 11 seasons, which have given us sensational moments to cherish in Indian football. We have witnessed some thrilling matches, and in this highly competitive tournament, players around the globe joined hands to bring the best out of this sport.
Get ready to find out the top scorers in ISL history, with Sunil Chhetri single-handedly dominating the charts with 75 goals.
1. Sunil Chhetri (75 goals)
Sunil Chhetri in action for Bengaluru FC in ISL. Image | NDTV
Goals: 75
Appearances: 183 (2015-2025)
Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC
The undisputed king of ISL goal scoring, Sunil Chhetri, is the top scorer with 75 goals in the tournament's history. He is the only Indian footballer in the list who is not only in the top 5, but also holds the first place.
Chhetri has consistently been one of the best performers and a multiple-time ISL Golden Boot contender. He is also the oldest player to score an ISL hat-trick, at the age of 40 years and 126 days in 2024 for his current team, Bengaluru FC.
Bartholomew Ogbeche playing for Hyderabad FC in ISL. Image | The Bridge
Goals: 65
Appearances: 98 (2018-2025)
Nationality: Nigerian 🇳🇬
Teams played for in ISL: NorthEast United, Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC.
Bartholomew Ogbeche, known for his adaptability and lethal finishing, has scored 65 goals in the ISL. He found success across multiple clubs and has been a key part of Hyderabad FC's championship-winning side.
Ogbeche won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season and holds the record for most hat-tricks in ISL history, scoring 4 hat-tricks in his career.
3. Roy Krishna (58 goals)
Roy Krishna playing for Odisha FC in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 58
Appearances: 116 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Fijian 🇫🇯
Teams played for in ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, Odisha FC
Roy Krishna made his ISL debut in 2020 and climbed to the Top 3 in a very short period of time. His contributions with goals as well as assists become a vital part of every team he plays for, especially his current club, Odisha FC.
Krishna is a constant threat in the tournament, known for his ability to score from various positions. He holds the record for most goals scored by an individual against a single club in ISL (10 goals against Jamshedpur FC).
The fiery Spanish striker, Ferran Corominas, holds the fourth place, having scored 48 goals in only 57 appearances. He showcased his immediate impact by scoring hat-tricks in his third and fourth ISL matches for FC Goa.
Coro has won the most ISL Golden Boot awards (2 times), in consecutive years (2017-18 with 18 goals and 2018-19 with 16 goals). He is one of the incredible footballers in the tournament who set the standard for foreign strikers.
5. Diego Mauricio (47 goals)
Diego Mauricio in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 47
Appearances: 92 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Odisha FC
Diego Mauricio has been a powerful striker for Odisha FC since his debut season in 2020. He scored 47 goals in his ISL career so far and made his mark brilliantly.
He won the Golden Boot in the 2022-23 season with 12 goals, also helping them qualify for the playoffs for the first time. Diego was a key player in Odisha FC's Kalinga Super Cup triumph in 2023, which is their first-ever major title.
Lallianzuala Chhangte playing for Mumbai City FC in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 45
Appearances: 163 (2017-2025)
Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC
Lallianzuala Chhangte is the only Indian footballer, after Chhetri, to cross the 40-goal mark in ISL history. Known for his speed and dribbling skills, he scored 45 goals, spanning from 2017 to 2025.
Chhangte has consistently improved during his ISL career, playing for clubs like Mumbai City FC and achieving a swift pace in his goal-scoring technique.
7. Cleiton Silva (36 goals)
Cleiton Silva in the Indian Super League. Image | Facebook
Goals: 36
Appearances: 95 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Bengaluru FC, East Bengal FC
The Brazilian forward, Cleiton Silva, is known as a reliable goal scorer and calm finisher. He has performed well for both Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC, often keeping the limelight.
He has scored 36 goals throughout his ISL career, which places him in the 7th position here.
Marcelinho playing for FC Pune City in an ISL match. Image | Pinterest
Goals: 34 goals
Appearances: 87 (2016-2022)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, NorthEast United. FC
Marcelinho is one of the early stars of this tournament, who played his last ISL season for NorthEast United FC in 2021-22. He scored 34 goals in his tenure and also won the Golden Boot in 2016 with Delhi Dynamos FC, scoring 10 goals in that season.
He is known for his powerful shots and ability to create scoring chances.
9. Hugo Boumous (34 goals)
Hugo Boumous representing Mumbai City FC in ISL. Image | Instagram
Goals: 34
Appearances: 122 (2017-2025)
Nationality: French 🇫🇷
Teams played for in ISL: FC Goa, Mumbai City FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha F.C.
Hugo Boumous stands out as the only midfielder in this list, having scored 34 goals in his ISL career. He has been a key player for multiple teams and is known for his creativity, scoring, and assisting.
Boumous is among the top players for all-time ISL goal contributions (goals + assists).
Teams played for in ISL: Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC
Jorge Pereyra Diaz is a hard-working forward who debuted for Kerala Blasters FC in 2021. He mainly contributes with goals and link-up play. He scored 31 goals in his 72 ISL appearances.
Diaz was a key figure in Mumbai City FC's League Shield triumph in 2023 and ISL Cup win in 2023-24.
Kalinga Super Cup 2025: Jamshedpur FC Cruise Past Hyderabad to Enter Super Cup Quarterfinals
Goals from Javier Siverio and Stephen Eze highlighted a commanding performance by the Men of Steel, who now set up a quarterfinal clash against NorthEast United FC on April 27.
Jamshedpur FC booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Kalinga Super Cup with a dominant 2-0 win over Hyderabad FC at the Kalinga Stadium on April 24. Goals from Javier Siverio and Stephen Eze highlighted a commanding performance by the Men of Steel, who now set up a quarterfinal clash against NorthEast United FC on April 27.
Full time: Jamshedpur FC 2-0 Hyderabad FC
Jamshedpur FC Cruise Past Hyderabad to Enter Super Cup Quarterfinals!
Javier Siverio and Stephen Eze scored the goals for them!
Jamshedpur showed intent right from the outset. In the 7th minute, Siverio rose well to meet a cross, but the Hyderabad goalkeeper kept out his header. The breakthrough came in the 40th minute when the Spanish striker calmly converted from the spot after Ashutosh Mehta was fouled inside the box.
Just before the break, the Men of Steel came close to doubling their lead. Stephen Eze and Ritwik Das had quick chances in succession, but both efforts narrowly missed the target. JFC went into halftime with a 1-0 advantage, looking the better side.
The second half followed a similar script, with Jamshedpur on the front foot. In the 63rd minute, Murray worked his magic on the flank and sent in a teasing low cross that found Eze unmarked in the box. The Nigerian defender made no mistake, finishing calmly to make it 2-0.
Chances kept coming for Jamshedpur. In the 70th minute, Siverio released Murray into the box, but the Australian’s powerful effort went high over the bar. Javi Hernandez then tested the goalkeeper with a cheeky long-range scoop from the halfway line, which nearly caught him off guard.
It was a one-sided affair in the final minutes, as Barla, Murray, and Siverio all had sights on goal but lacked the finishing touch. While Jamshedpur could have scored more, their control over the match never wavered.
The Blues took the lead in the 49th minute of the game through an own goal from the Mariners. However, the 2024-25 ISL League Shield Winners turned the tables around in the 72nd minute when they pulled off the equalizer from the spotkick.
In the added extra time, Mohun Bagan SG netted the winner in the 96th minute to ensure their historic league double: winning the shield and the cup in the same season!
Atletico de Kolkata were the IPL 2014 Champions | Image: X
In the inaugural season, ATK, formerly known as Atlético de Kolkata, were crowned the winner as they defeated Kerala Blasters 1-0 in the final. Mohammed Rafique scored an injury-time goal to win the game for his side under head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. The 2014 season featured eight teams, each playing 14 matches during the regular season.
Who have won the most ISL titles?
ATK have been the most dominant team, having secured the title three times. They were dissolved and merged with Mohun Bagan SG (ATK Mohun Bagan previously), who have won the title twice, in the 2024-25 and in the 2022-23 season.
Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC are the teams who have lifted the titles twice. Hyderabad FC and Bengaluru FC have also won one title each.
Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final Highlights | Mohun Bagan complete the league double, wins the ISL Cup coming from behind | FT MBSG 2-1 BFC
Catch the highlights of the Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the ultimate showdown between Mohun Bagan SG and Bengaluru FCat the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Mohun Bagan SG will leave no stone unturned to complete the 'league double' by lifting the ISL Cup after clinching the ISL 2024-25 League Shield, whereas Bengaluru FC will look to avenge their defeat in the 2022-23 season's final to the same opponents and win the Cup.
As the intense drama is all set to unfold tonight for the last time this season, just sit back and enjoy the match as we provide you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary.
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LIVE Updates
Apr 12, 2025, 6:20 PM
The photo Mariners have been waiting for!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:42 PM
Thank you everyone!
With the final, our LIVE coverage for Indian Super League 2024-25 comes to an end!
Lots of memories and lots of love from your side as well!
Thank you all for staying with us throughout the season!
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025, 4:32 PM
120'+2' | HERE GOES THE FINAL WHISTLE! | FT MBSG 2-1 BFC
Apr 12, 2025, 4:32 PM
120'+1' | Brilliant Vishal Kaith!
Vishal Kaith came off his line to quickly punch the ball away following a dangerous Noguera cross!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:31 PM
120' | 1 minute added on!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:28 PM
118' | Sivasakthi gets booked
Sivasakthi Narayanan received a booking for elbowing Alberto Rodriguez.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:28 PM
117' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Vinith Vebnkatesh
Out: Naorem Roshan Singh
Apr 12, 2025, 4:25 PM
115' | Way over for Fanai
Fanai sliced a sliding strike following Sivasakthi's cross from the right, but the shot went way over the crosspiece!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:24 PM
114' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Out: Ryan Williams
Apr 12, 2025, 4:24 PM
112' | Brilliamnt tackle from Apuia!
The ball came back into play following a clearing header from Gurpreet, as Salah was sprinting upwards on a counter. Apuia made a brilliant diving tackle in the middle of the park, dispossessing the player off the ball!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
110' | Yellow for Stewart
Greg Stewart is shown the yellow for distracting the opposition.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
109' | Petratos goes wide!
Dimitri Petratos found Stewart's pass inside the box and tried to generate space for him before launching a left-footed shot that sailed past the left post.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:19 PM
108' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Sahal received a long ball from the middle and whipped in an overpowered cross from the right that went wide past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:18 PM
108' | Chhetri goes off target!
Sunil Chhetri's free-kick from the edge of the box soared past the wall but went just over the crossbar!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:16 PM
106' | Yellow for Tangri
Deepak Tangri is booked for a foul on Noguera!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:16 PM
106' | The second half of AET begins!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:14 PM
105'+1' | The whistle is blown! | AET HT MBSG 2-1 BFC
The first half of the added extra time ends!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:12 PM
105' | 1 minute added on
Apr 12, 2025, 4:09 PM
102' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Dimitri Petratos
Out: Jamie Maclaren
Apr 12, 2025, 4:06 PM
99' | Alberto makes a clearance
Sunil Chhetri powered a header on target following a corner, but Alberto Rodriguez made a crucial clearance.
Stewart passed it into the box as Sana failed to anticipate it well due to a heavy touch. The ball was swiftly stolen by Maclaren, and he turned quickly before slotting the ball home through Gurpreet's legs with a powerful grounded strike, nutmegging the Bengaluru custodian!
Mohun Bagan are leading!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:02 PM
95' | Apuia gets blocked
Mohun Bagan went on to a counter-attack
Apr 12, 2025, 4:01 PM
94' | Chance for Bengaluru!
This instance nodded to the first goal as Ryan Williams's cross from the right almost went into the box, getting deflected off Alberto's feet. However, Vishal Kaith made an excellent save this time!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:58 PM
91' | Added extra time begins!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:57 PM
Substitution | Bengaluru FC
In: Mohammad Salah
Out: Suresh Singh Wangjam
Apr 12, 2025, 3:55 PM
Substitution | Mohun Bagan SG
In: Deepak Tangri
Out: Subhasish Bose
Apr 12, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+5' | The regulation time has ended! | MBSG 1-1 BFC
All square after the end of regulation time as we will head on to the extra time!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+3' | So close for Maclaren!
Stewart delivered a brilliant through pass from down the middle, which was not very well-anticipated by Maclaren right in front of the goal.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:51 PM
90'+3' | Yellow for Apuia
Apuia received the first yellow for Mohun Bagan for his foul on Noguera a couple of minutes ago.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | 4 minutes of stoppage time added on
Apr 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | Brilliant save from Gurpreet!
Ashique sublimely dribbled in and out on the left before launching a strike that was denied by Gurpreet with a strong hand!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | Capo gets booked
Pedro Capo is shown the yellow for obstructing Ashique on his running line.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Yellow for Diaz
The Blues' forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz gets the first booking tonight for a rough foul on Tom Aldred.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | That was close!
Ashique delivered a cross into the box from the left, which was headed in by Maclaren. However, the ball deflected off Chinglensana's feet but did not create much danger as it went wide off the goal.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:39 PM
81' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Greg Stewart
Out: Jason Cummings
Apr 12, 2025, 3:37 PM
79' | Williams skies it over
Ryan Williams sliced an ambitious left-footed strike from a distance that soared way over the crossbar!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:36 PM
77' | Sahal goes off target!
Sahal Abdul Samad anticipated the rebound on the edge of the box and unleashed a right-footed curler, but it went just wide off the far post!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:33 PM
74' | So close for Maclaren!
Asish Rai delivered a vicious cross from the right, but Maclaren's free header went over the crossbar from the six-yard box!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:31 PM
72' | GOALLLL! Jason Cummings equalizes from the spot! | MBSG 1-1 BFC
Jason Cummings does it AGAIN!
A mixture of calmness and composure from the Australian!
Cummings slotted his strike with a powerful spotkick that went into the box through the left bottom corner, which Gurpreet failed to keep out despite jumping to the right side.
The Mariners are back in business!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:29 PM
70' | Penalty for Mohun Bagan SG!
Huge appeal from Bagan players!
Cummings's cross was whipped into the box, and Chinglensana made a touch with a well-extended right hand inside the box while trying to mark Maclaren!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:26 PM
68' | Subtitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Jorge Pereyra Diaz
Out: Edgar Mendez
Apr 12, 2025, 3:25 PM
66' | Another chance for Sahal!
Sahal had another attempt from the middle of the box, but Rahul Bheke made a masterful block to deny the Mohun Bagan midfielder again!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:24 PM
65' | Chance for Mohun Bagan!
Sahal Abdul Samad danced through the opposition defenders from the left and took a strike close to the goal, but Fanai made an important tackle in the very last moment!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:20 PM
62' | Substitutions for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan
Out: Anirudh Thapa, Liston Colaco
Apr 12, 2025, 3:18 PM
60' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Lalremtluanga Fanai
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Apr 12, 2025, 3:17 PM
59' | Vishal collects
Vishal Kaith took no risks as he palmed a less powerful strike from Noguera from outside the box.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:16 PM
57' | Chance for Cummings!
Subhasish won the ball in the middle and passed it to Cummings, who generated some space just on the edge of the box before taking a left-footed strike that was tipped away by Gurpreet!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:14 PM
54' | Effort from Edgar
Edgar Mendez located Vishal off his line and unleashed a strike from almost close to the half-way line, but his shot went wide.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:11 PM
52' | Effort from Liston
Liston Colaco took a strike from outside the box, but he failed to gain the power, ending up in an easy collection for Gurpreet.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:08 PM
49' | GOALLLL! Alberto puts it into his own net! | MBSG 0-1 BFC
Ryan Williams sent in a low but powerful cross from the right that deflected off Alberto's feet and diverted into Mohun Bagan's net, leaving Vishal stunned!
Bengaluru are ahead through an own goal!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:06 PM
47' | So close for Manvir!
Jason Cummings whipped in a cross into the box, but Manvir's header went inches off the target!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:05 PM
47' | Brilliant save from Vishal!
What a save from Vishal Kaith!
Noguera dribbled past the defender on the right and passed it to Williams in the middle of the box, whose right-footed strike was denied by Vishal!
Sunil Chhetri powered a header from a close range to the left following Wiliams's cross, but the ball soared past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:47 PM
45'+2' | Brilliant shielding from Suresh
Suresh Singh Wangjam made shielded Maclaren quickly on the line to dispossess him off the ball.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:45 PM
45' | 2 minutes added on to the first half
Apr 12, 2025, 2:44 PM
44' | Effort from Edgar
Edgar Mendez attempted a powerful strike from almost 35 yards out of the goal, but the shot soared past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:43 PM
42' | Another chance for Mohun Bagan
Cummings sprinted toward the box with the ball as he chipped it forward for Maclaren from between two opposition defenders, but the forward failed to connect it.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:40 PM
40' | Good collection from Vishal!
Vishal Kaith stayed alert in collecting a grounded pass from Ryan Wiliams on the right flank.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:39 PM
38' | Close for Ryan!
Sunil Chhetri drifted the ball to the other end with his header, but Ryan Williams failed to anticipate the ball.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:38 PM
37' | Another block from Subhasish
Ryan Williams unleashed a left-footed strike from the right side of the box, but Subhasish made another crucial block.
Following the second ball, the Bengaluru winger unleashed another strike that curled onto the target, but Vishal had his fingertips on it, denying it from going in.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:36 PM
35' | Noguera goes wide
Alberto Noguera's free-kick from the middle of the park went way wide off the right post.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:35 PM
33' | End-to-end contest so far
The attacks are flooding toward either side of the pitch.
The Mariners had a flashy start, but the Blues have caught up the tempo and managed to keep them under pressure as well.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:31 PM
30' | Chance for Bengaluru
Ryan Williams looked dangerous from the right on a quick counter-attack, but Alberto Rodriguez made a brilliant covering from behind to dilute the danger.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:30 PM
30' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Cummings put forward a through pass into the box, but Jamie Maclaren failed to catch up.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:29 PM
26' | Appeal from Bengaluru
Ryan Wiliams delivered a cross from the right, and Subhasish Bose seemed to have made contact with his hand inside the box, but his hand was adjacent to his body. Convincingly, the referee did not give any penalty.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:27 PM
25' | Clearance from Subhasish
Mohun Bagan skipper Subhasish Bose is staying alert in the defence.
He denied Edgar Mendez on the right to make a crucial clearance.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:24 PM
23' | Chance for Bengaluru!
Namgyal Bhutia whipped in a cross from the left flank, which dipped in and targeted the top corner, but Vishal Kaith made a strong high claim.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:22 PM
22' | Effort from Liston
Liston anticipated a headed clearance from Chinglensana as he unleashed a long-ranger from a distance, but his ambitious effort skied way over the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:20 PM
19' | What a brilliant goal-line save from Subhasish!
Subhasish Bose stayed robust on the goal-line to deny a headed effort by Sunil Chhetri following the corner, as Vishal Kaith collected the second ball, which came off Edgar Mendez's effort.
Captain to captain face-off!
Apr 12, 2025, 2:18 PM
18' | Gurpreet stays alert!
Manvir Singh sprinted upwards on the right as he delivered a grounded pass into the box, but Gurpreet made a quick grab to deny Maclaren from taking a chance.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:17 PM
17' | Sunil hits the wall
Sunil Chhetri unleashed a low strike from the free-kick, but the Mohun Bagan wall denied him.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:15 PM
14' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Colaco sliced a grounded cross from the left into the box as Rahul Bheke anticipated it. However, his clearance did not go past Anirudh Thapa, who attempted a quick strike off the error, but Rahul Bheke redeemed his mistake with a great block.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:13 PM
13' | Straight to Gurpreet
Cummings whipped in the free-kick into the middle of the box, but no other Mohun Bagan player followed it. Gurpreet made a routine collection.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:09 PM
9' | So close for Maclaren!
Jamie Maclaren found the ball following an error from Naorem on the right side of the box, as his powerful right-footed strike was punched away by Gurpreet!
The rebound deflected off Cumming's feet from the six-yard box!
Apr 12, 2025, 2:06 PM
5' | Gurpreet collects
Following a long ball delivered from the middle, Maclaren failed to meet it inside the box. His second attempt was denied by Naorem with a powerful clearance, and Manvir's effort from a close angle on the right was easily collected by Gurpreet.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:05 PM
4' | Good interception from Subhasish
Subhasish Bose made a final-moment interception to dispossess Wiliams off the ball inside the box.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The Mariners get things underway in the 2024-25 Indian Super League FINAL in Kolkata!
Mohun Bagan are donning their iconic green and maroon shirts, and Bengaluru are wearing their Blue shirts!
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025, 11:58 AM
All to play for!
Apr 12, 2025, 11:56 AM
"Our battle will be legendary"
Apr 12, 2025, 11:54 AM
What a game this is gonna be!
Apr 12, 2025, 11:53 AM
Pre-final Training | MBSG and BFC
Apr 12, 2025, 11:52 AM
Earlier this season
On 28 September 2024, Bengaluru FC crushed Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Edgar Mendez, Suresh Singh Wangjam, and Sunil Chhetri found themselves on the scoresheet.
In the reverse fixture on 27 January 2025, Liston Colaco's only goal avenged the defeat for the Mariners as they beat the Blues 1-0 at the VYBK, Kolkata.
Bengaluru FC Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza, who showed exemplary camaraderie by helping a translate a question for his counterpart Molina, was chuffed about playing the big final in Kolkata.
“We are very motivated for the finals and excited for the game. Everything is fine. We are confident and Kolkata is almost like our second home, because we were here for the Durand Cup. We had a good playoffs and we are looking forward to the grand finale.”
Apr 12, 2025, 11:45 AM
The Masterminds | Jose Molina
Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Kolkata ahead of the final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant Head Coach Jose Molina stressed on the importance of looking forward and not worrying about the past.
“I don’t care about what happened in the past. I am trying to do my best for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. We did well to win the League Shield and we are motivated to win the ISL Cup too. I don’t need extra motivation from the fact that we lost the final last year. We are already motivated enough.”
The live telecast of the Final will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
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