The Indian Men's football team is set to challenge hosts Malaysia in the semi-finals of the Merdeka Cup 2023 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
This is the Indian's 18th appearance in this prestigious competition and their return to the tournament after an absence of 21 years. India has a special association with the Merdeka Cup as the team has a long history with the event.
According to AIFF.com, India have participated in the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia more times than any other international competition since gaining independence, a total of 17 times. Malaysia and India have a long-standing rivalry; Malaysia has been India's biggest rival with 31 matches. The Blue Tigers will therefore be keen to showcase their abilities and establish themselves.
However, Malaysia, who are considered favorites to win the championship on home soil, will pose a tough challenge for India. With a squad of talented players, the Malaysian team has improved significantly in recent years. Despite being the lowest ranked team in this edition of the Merdeka Cup, they will be motivated to showcase their potential.
Merdeka Cup 2023 was initially a four-team affair with Palestine vs Lebanon scheduled to play the second semi-final. However, both the West Asian teams pulled out of the tournament and Tajikistan were invited.
Where to watch Merdeka Cup 2023 live in India
Live streaming of the Merdeka Cup 2023 football tournament will be available on the Indian Football YouTube channel. The tournament will be broadcast live on Eurosport TV channel in India.
Merdeka Cup 2023 schedule
October 13, Friday: Semi-final: Malaysia vs India - 6:30 PM IST
October 17, Tuesday: Final: Malaysia/India vs Tajikistan - 6:30 PM IST
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of a fiery face-off between FC Goa and East Bengal FC at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
However, the Gaurs are now placed fourth in the table with 27 points in 15 games. On the contrary, the Red and Gold Brigade is struggling in the eleventh position, having earned 14 points in 15 matches.
As the hosts will stay resilient to earn another victory tonight, the visiting side will look for ways to break their winless run. So keep an eye on here as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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Catch the highlights of the game in the live blog below.
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Jan 19, 2025, 4:04 PM
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90+9' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT FCG 1-0 EBFC
Jan 19, 2025, 3:57 PM
90+8' | Nandha sees a yellow
Nandha Kumar gets booked for a foul.
He will miss the next match.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:54 PM
90+5' | Yellow for Sayan
Sayan Banerjee sees a yellow for a foul right after coming on the pitch.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:53 PM
90+4' | Substitution for East Bengal
In: Sayan Banerjee
Out: Richard Celis
Jan 19, 2025, 3:52 PM
90+3' | Staright red for Sadiku!
Armando Sadiku sees a straight red for a foul on Hijazi Maher.
Shocking decision from the referee as the Albanian leaves the pitch in tears.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | 7 minutes of stoppage time added on
Jan 19, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | Substitution for FC Goa
In: Jay Gupta
Out: Borja Herrera
Jan 19, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Another chance for Sadiku
Sadiku half-turns inside the box before attempting a good strike, though Hijazi Maher makes a great block to stop it.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:40 PM
81' | Substitution for East Bengal
In: Mark Zothanpuia
Out: Naorem Mahesh
Jan 19, 2025, 3:39 PM
80' | East Bengal is only short of a goal
East Bengal continues to do everything possible for a goal but they still have not found one.
Mahesh takes a strike but the ball lands in Hrithik's hands after a slight deflection.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:38 PM
79' | Good chance for Jhingan
Sandesh Jhingan also makes a good attempt as he executes a powerful backheel but Gill stays alert to collect it.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:36 PM
78' | Another opportunity for Goa
Another good grounder from Brison on the left, but Iker Guarrotxena fails to strike the ball home.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:35 PM
75' | How can he miss this?
Brison breezes past Nandha on the left and delivers a grounder to a lone Armando Sadiku inside the box. However, Sadiku uncharacteristically fails to tap the ball inside from a very close range and in a 1vs1 situation.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:30 PM
72' | East Bengal is continually pushing
East Bengal is restlessly producing consecutive attacks, but they are still goalless. Goa's defence has also stayed alert so far.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:29 PM
71' | Substitution for FC Goa
In: Rowllin Borges
Out: Muhammad Yasir
Jan 19, 2025, 3:26 PM
67' | Great save from Hrithik!
Vishnu brilliantly centers the ball into the box as Celis confidently chest-traps the ball. However, the Venezuelan attempts a powerful strike but Hrithik makes a great save to keep the lead intact.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:20 PM
61' | Deflection!
Diamantakos carries the ball toward the goal and after a series of passes, he attempts a shot from the right. However, the ball gets deflected away.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:17 PM
58' | Well-blocked by Jeakson!
Iker Guarrotxena strikes from an open space in the box on the right, but Jeakson executes a good block to deny him.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:15 PM
56' | Substitution for East Bengal
In: Cleiton Silva
Out: David Lalhlansanga
Jan 19, 2025, 3:11 PM
52' | Another golden opportunity missed for East Bengal!
Brilliant play from East Bengal as Celis finds an open goal on the left following a grounder from Mahesh. Boris stays on the goal-line to stop the shot from Celis in a tough angle.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:10 PM
50' | Yellow for Jeakson
Jeakson Singh receives the first yellow of the evening for East Bengal.
Jan 19, 2025, 3:08 PM
49' | Chance for East Bengal
Naorem Mahesh centers the ball from the left, but Sangwan makes a good clearance before Diamantakos could reach it/
Jan 19, 2025, 3:04 PM
Half-time substitution | FC Goa
In: Ayush Chhetri
Out: Sahil Tavora
Jan 19, 2025, 3:03 PM
46' | The second half commences
Jan 19, 2025, 2:50 PM
45+3' | The half-time whistle is blown. | FCG 1-0 EBFC
FC Goa is leading at half-time, with the only goal scored by Brison Fernandes.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:49 PM
45+2' | Brilliant play from Celis
Celis carries the ball to the box from almost the middle of the park and shifts the attack with a pass to Vishnu on the other end. However, Vishnu quickly takes a strike but a touch from Aakash Sangwan deflects it away.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time is announced.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:45 PM
44' | Good effort from Nandha
Nandha cuts in and dribbles inside the box to generate spaces, but he quickly gets closed down.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:39 PM
39' | Gill collects
Guarrotxena attempts another shot from the left but Gill confidently collects the ball.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:38 PM
37' | Inches over for Jeakson!
Vishnu passes the ball to Jeakson in front of the box, and the midfielder tries his luck with a powerful right-footed strike. However, the ball flies inches over the crossbar.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:37 PM
35' | Guarrotxena hits the woodwork!
Iker Guarrotxena unleashes a right-footed strike from a short distance to find the back of the net, but the curler hits the right post and deflects away! The second ball is punched away by East Bengal's custodian Gill.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:32 PM
30' | Back-to-back corners for East Bengal
East Bengal earns two consecutive corners as the first one is cleared away by Jhingan. The second one suffers a rebound and the second ball is delivered inside, and Goa keeper Hrithik Tiwari comes forward to collect it. Dimantakos also attempted a header but only clashed with Hrithik and the ball was out of danger.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:28 PM
26' | So close for Diamantakos!
Nandha brilliantly manipulates the half-space to make an in-behind run to deliver a pass to the final third. However, Odei Onaindia brilliantly throws himself on the line to deny Diamantakos from having a bite.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:23 PM
23' | Tavora gets a yellow
Goa's Sahil Tavora gets the first yellow of the evening for a bad foul.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:21 PM
21' | Too high for Celis
Celis takes a left-footed strike from a distance, but the ball soars too high over the crossbar.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:19 PM
19' | Good clearance from Odei
Richard Celis makes a good move as he delivers a good ball from the left, but Odei stays tall to stop the attempt.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:15 PM
13' | Such a BRILLIANT goal from Goa! | FCG 1-0 EBFC
Borja plays a short corner and after a quick one-two, Borja sends an inviting cross into the box. Brison Fernandes jumps to swiftly head the ball into the net from a totally unmarked position.
FC Goa takes the lead at home!
Jan 19, 2025, 2:12 PM
11' | Strong appeal from Goa players
Nandha stops Borja from following the forward ball, as the Goa midfielder falls down right in front of the box. Strong appeal from Goa players, but the referee has not shown any interest.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:07 PM
7' | Great block by Chungnunga
Sangwan tries to put up a cross inside from the left but Lalchungnunga stays alert to block the attempt.
Jan 19, 2025, 2:04 PM
4' | Chance for Vishnu
Great first touch by Vishnu in front of the box as he unleashes a left-footed strike. However, he misses the target by inches as the ball goes wide of the first post.
On September 27th, 2024, Borja Herrera netted an emphatic hat-trick for FC Goa to hand his side a 3-2 win over East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Madih Talal and David Lalhlansanga scored for the losing home side.
Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season
In this article, discover the top ISL stats for most goals in a season. Learn about the players who set scoring records in the Indian Super League and their incredible feats.
Did you know that, across eleven seasons of the Indian Super League, the most goals scored by any player in a single season is 18? This feat has been achieved by not one, but two players who have etched themselves in the ISL history books.
The illustrious history of the top-division football competition in India has witnessed some of the most prolific foreigners grace the fields, as well as Indian players dominating the charts.
ISL has also seen many sublime goalscorers who have not only elevated themselves as the most important marksman but also helped their team achieve great success throughout the years.
In a fast-paced tournament like the ISL, goals work as the lifeblood of the matches. Every goal usually changes the course of the game but in a league such as ISL, every goal can change the scenario of a whole season.
This article explores footballers like Ferran Corominas, Bartholomew Ogbeche, and many others who have scored the most goals in a season and dominated the goalscoring charts across seasons.
Historical Overview of ISL Stats
Since its inception, the Indian Super League has witnessed a fascinating evolution in scoring patterns over the years.
From thrilling comebacks to agonizing defeats, goals have provided countless unforgettable moments that have captivated fans across the nation. Various factors have re-defined the standards which helped in shaping the league's prominence.
For the first three seasons, ISL was contested between eight teams, and the number has gradually increased over the years. Different knock-out patterns and the league-shield system evolved the league, pushing the teams toward diverse accolades to acquire.
These factors have mostly motivated the goalscorers to unleash their utmost capacity and help their team achieve the silverware.
On the other hand, different coaches have diversified approaches for their tactics, which significantly affect the marksmen of the team. Tactical innovations and shifts have helped the players as well in increasing their goalscoring tally.
Notable Moments: On December 9th, 2017, Coro netted the fastest hat-trick in ISL history against Kerala Blasters during a 5-2 victory for Goa.
The game was level at 2-2 at the break. However, the Spanish wizard took only 8 minutes in the second half to score a hat-trick and single-handedly win the game for the Gaurs.
Notable Moments: Ogbeche led the Nizams to the club's first-ever Indian Super League cup victory in the 2021-22 season, winning the Golden Boot as well.
The Nigerian also became the first-ever ISL player to earn a place in the EA Sports FIFA 22 Team of the Season in the Rest of the World category.
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Notable Moments: Coro became only the first-ever footballer to win the footballer ISL Golden Boot twice, after scoring a significant 16 goals for FC Goa in the 2018-19 campaign.
The Spaniard also won the Golden Ball award in the same season, for being the best player of the tournament.
The only player to score ð+ goals in 3âĢ consecutive #HeroISL seasons! ð§Ą
â Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) March 11, 2020
4. Alaaeddine Ajaraie*
Team: NorthEast United
Season: 2024-25
Total Goals: 15*
Matches: 16*
Notable Moments:The Moroccan magician has been one of the most interesting players to watch this season so far, having scored in his first 8 consecutive matches to set a unique ISL record for being the first-ever player to do so.
He also became the fastest player to reach 10+ goals in a season, as he only took 8 matches.
His goalscoring tally may improve in the upcoming matches, and he may also break the record for most goals in a single ISL season.
Notable Moments: In the 2019-20 season, Valskis scored a brace in four of Chennaiyin FCâs league games. His impact was visibly significant as during the league stage, Chennaiyin FC remained undefeated in every match where the Lithuanian entered his name on the scoresheet.
1âĢ5âĢ Goals â 6âĢ Assists â Runner-up in the #HeroISL â @NValskis not only won the Golden Boot award but gave us all a season to remember ð pic.twitter.com/3qq5bL5cUG
â Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) May 5, 2020
6. Igor Angulo
Team: FC Goa
Season: 2020-21
Total Goals: 14
Matches: 21
Notable Moments: The Spaniard won the Golden Boot in his maiden season in India, proving himself a great successor to Ferran Corominas in FC Goa.
Notable Moments: The 2015 ISL Final remained iconic for only one man, named Stiven Mendoza. The Colombian forced Goa's keeper Kattimani to score an own goal in the last minutes of the game, while his side Chennaiyin FC was trailing by 1-2.
Following that, Mendoza scored the winner in the dying minutes to hand Chennaiyin its first-ever ISL title, marking one of the greatest individual performances in an ISL final.
He became the first and one of the only two players to lift the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot in a single ISL season.
Notable Moments: Diamantakos won the Golden Boot after the most closely-contested race for the accolade as nine players scored 10+ goals in the 2023-24 season.
9. Diego Mauricio
Team: Odisha FC
Season: 2022-23
Total Goals: 12
Matches: 21
Notable Moments: Mauricio helped Odisha FC to its first-ever knock-out qualification with his brilliance and goalscoring prowess.
10. Marcelinho
Team: Delhi Dynamos FC
Season: 2016
Total Goals: 10
Matches: 15
Notable Moments: Marcelinho led the Delhi side to its first-ever ISL semi-final qualification after a sublime campaign studded with 10 goals, and 5 assists as well.
Although they missed out on the final after losing to Kerala in the semis, the Brazilian helped Delhi Dynamos to be one of the most dreaded sides in the 2016 Season.
11. Elano Blumer
Team: Chennaiyin FC
Season: 2014
Total Goals: 8
Matches: 11
Notable Moments: The Brazilian magician remains one of the best ISL players to grace the pitches across India, as he won the first-ever ISL Golden Boot.
Having scored 8 goals, Elano helped Chennaiyin finish the league stage atop the table and a semi-final finish afterward.
Top goalscorers in every ISL season
Season
Player
Team
Matches
Goals
Assists
2014
Elano Blumer
Chennaiyin FC
11
8
1
2015
Stiven Mendoza
Chennaiyin FC
16
13
3
2016
Marcelinho
Delhi Dynamos FC
15
10
5
2017-18
Ferran Corominas
FC Goa
20
18
5
2018-19
Ferran Corominas
FC Goa
20
16
7
2019-20
Nerijus Valskis
Chennaiyin FC
20
15
6
2020-21
Igor Angulo
FC Goa
21
14
0
2021-22
Bartholomew Ogbeche
Hyderabad FC
20
18
1
2022-23
Diego Mauricio
Odisha FC
21
12
4
2023-24
Dimitrios Diamantakos
Kerala Blasters FC
17
13
3
2024-25
Alaaeddine Ajaraie*
NorthEast United FC
16
15
5
Factors Contributing to High Goal-Scoring Seasons
Revamped format and more teams
The editions with high goal-scoring tallies have significant factors that elevated the flair in the Indian Super League.
The presence of talented individuals, dynamic tactical and attacking approaches, and the evolving structure of the league heavily influenced the goalscoring in the tournament over the years.
The evolved league structure is the foremost reason for the loads of goals in ISL for the last couple of years. The league started in 2014 with eight participating teams, and there was no league-shield system. Out of eight, four teams used to qualify for the semi-finals to clinch the cup in the showdown.
From the 2017-18 season, the ISL expanded to 10 teams following Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC's inclusion. However, no play-off system was introduced this season as the league continued with the previous knockout format until the 2021-22 season.
On the other hand, the league shield system was introduced in the 2019-20 season. In this system, the league that finishes atop the table is awarded a league shield after the regular season is over, to be called the league champions. The Cup winners were termed as the ISL Cup winners from then on.
However, ahead of the 2022-23 season, the ISL format faced a significant revamping. The league adopted a play-off system merged with the league shield format.
From this season, the top two clubs after the regular season automatically progress to the ISL semi-finals, whereas the third-through-sixth ranked teams play a single-elimination match as the two play-off winners join the first and second-ranked teams in two-legged semifinals.
Due to the continuous inclusion of new teams in the ISL and the revamped structure, teams are entitled to play more matches than the earlier four or five seasons. This factor is the most important one for the high-goalscoring seasons.
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Players such as Ferran Corominas played for only one ISL team but did not fail to deliver across the three seasons he played in India. Coro played mostly under Sergio Lobera in FC Goa but prevailed to prove himself as one of the most influential strikers to ever play in ISL.
During his time in Goa, Lobera mostly followed the positional play for his offensive tactics, continually shifting between a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-4-1-1 to manipulate the spaces and thrive in pressure.
The attacking-midfield duo Edu Bedia and Hugo Boumous also helped Coro in front, who was the pinnacle of attacking plans by Lobera.
This is how Lobera's attacking free-flow and quality teammates benefitted Coro as he remains one of the most iconic figures in ISL history.
On the contrary, another ISL stalwart Bartholomew Ogbeche played for four ISL sides; NorthEast, Kerala, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Ogbeche played under three coaches in the ISL; Manolo Marquez, Sergio Lobera, and Eelco Shattorie.
However, the Nigerian dominated everywhere he played in. Factors such as shifting between different tactical executions, different set-ups, and styles of play did not affect his goalscoring spree, as he is the second-highest leading goalscorer in the ISL with 63 goals to his name.
3âĢ Seasons 3âĢ Clubs 3âĢrd highest scorer of all time in the #HeroISL
â Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) July 8, 2021
A few other Records and Milestones in ISL Stats
1. Most hat-tricks in a season
The 2015 edition of the Indian Super League saw a staggering eight hat-tricks across the season, a mark which is yet to be touched or broken.
Stiven Mendoza, Sunil Chhetri, Ferran Corominas, and Mudou Sougou shared the record for most hat-tricks in a single season, as they all scored two hat-tricks in a season.
Here are the number of hat-tricks in every edition of the Indian Super League.
In the 2017-18 season, Kalu Uche showcased remarkable performance by scoring 13 goals and providing two assists in 15 appearances, making him the top scorer for Delhi Dynamos that season.
Between January and March 2018, the Nigerian scored in eight consecutive games, securing the longest goalscoring streak in ISL history.
Alaaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United FC) - 8 games
In the ongoing 2024-25 ISL season, Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored in his first 8 consecutive games, with a compelling total of 11 goals on the way.
The Moroccan has also become the first-ever player to score in his first eight matches in the league's history. Also, his brace against Bengaluru FC on November 8th, 2024, marked him as the first player to score braces in three consecutive games in the ISL.
Roy Krishna (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) - 6 games
Roy Krishna had an incredible season with his former club Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the 2020-21 season, scoring 14 goals in total.
However, the current Odisha FC striker scored eight goals in six matches from January to February 2021, marking the second-longest scoring spree by any player in ISL history.
Elano (Chennaiyin FC) - 6 games
Elano Blumer is one of the greatest footballers to play in the ISL till date, marking the inaugural ISL season with his remarkable performances.
The Brazilian scored eight goals in his first six games of the season and scored 9 goals in total to help Chennaiyin FC finish atop the league table and reach the semi-finals.
Iain Hume (ATK FC) - 5 games
Iain Hume remains one of the most loved fan-favourite footballers ever to play in the Indian Super League. The Canadian scored five goals in five straight games for ATK FC in the ISL 2015 season.
Although ATK was eliminated from the semis owing to a defeat against Chenniyin, Hume scored 11 goals across the season to help the Kolkata side on their journey to the semis.
What Does the Future Hold?
The ISL has gifted many young footballers to light up Indian football over the years. These players have the utmost capabilities to book their place in the record books. With many objectives to chase, the youngsters also may experience the motivation to rack up goals in ISL in the upcoming years.
Although the Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has the most goals in the Indian Super League history, he never won the ISL Golden Boot in his career. Only time can tell If any promising young talent can fulfil this dream of the Indian football fans.
However, here are the Indian footballers who can achieve great success in the future and produce an immense number of goals for their respective ISL sides.
Lallianzuala Chhangte (27 years old) - Mumbai City FC
Lallianzuala Chhangte has elevated his game to become one of the ISL's most impactful and clutch players. In the marvelous league double season for Mumbai City FC in 2022-23, Chhangte became the leading scorer of the team, earning the Golden Ball as well.
Chhangte is surely suffering a rough patch under Kratky in Mumbai in this ongoing season, but with his impeccable potential, he is destined to come back at his best in the upcoming months.
Vikram Partap Singh (23 years old) - Mumbai City FC
Under the guidance of new Mumbai City coach Petr Kratky, Vikram has excelled by scoring eight goals while primarily playing as a left winger. His relentless running significantly enhances Mumbai's attacking play, and he continues to improve his decision-making in the final third of the field.
Sivasakthi Narayanan (24 years old) - Bengaluru FC
Arguably the most natural goalscorer on this list, Sivasakthi has a natural positioning sense of being present in the right place at the right time; as he showed in the 22/23 season, where he played up top alongside Roy Krishna.
Parthib Gogoi (21 years old) - NorthEast United FC
Played primarily as a winger by his club, Parthib has injected hope among Indian football fans to find a potential forward with both playmaking and goalscoring abilities that he delivers so well. His ability to convert powerful long-ranger strikes also makes him one out of the box.
Although he has not got many starts this season so far, he may prove to be one of the most essential assets for the club, and the national team as well.
Conclusion
The ever-increasing goalscoring opportunities indicate the league's attacking style of football display that has been gradually adopted by most of the teams. The competitiveness in the league may not only be defined by the goalscoring tally, but it is one of the most pivotal aspects.
The records show the illustrious history of the Indian Super League, studded with noteworthy milestones for the future to chase. It is naturally expected that the future stars of Indian football will surely strive to achieve these feats, but they must go beyond the records.
Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Match Report: The spoils are shared with an epic 1-1 draw
Sunil Chettri scored his 10th goal this season to cancel out an early strike from Hyderabad's Devendra Murgaokar as the Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC match in the ISL 2024-25 ends in a thrilling 1-1 draw.
The second half started in the same manner, with consistent efforts from the away side and solid defending from the home outfit.
However, despite a strong defensive display from Hyderabad throughout the game, captain Sunil Chhetri came to the rescue to equalize for Bengaluru.
In the 78th minute, a well-directed cross from Ryan Williams to Sunil Chettri ended up in the net as the Indian football icon struck the ball with a beautiful header.
With this goal, Chhetri scored his 10th of the season and became only the third player to score 10 goals in the ongoing season.
In the remaining minutes, both sides battled hard and made multiple changes for the winning goal, but solid defending and missed chances kept the scoreline unchanged.
In terms of discipline, Hyderabad's Manoj Mohammed and Bengaluru's Rahul Bheke both received yellow cards for their challenges.
Hyderabad and Bengaluru both secured one well-deserving point each. However, the result leaves Hyderabad FC in the last position with 10 points in 16 matches.
On the contrary, Bengaluru FC has dropped points in their third consecutive game, straying further from the league-leaders Mohun Bagan SG. The Blues currently stand in the second position, bagging 28 points in 16 games so far.
A fiery encounter ends all square here in Gachibowli!
Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan SG ISL 2024-25 Highlights | A point apiece following a thrilling encounter | FT JFC 1-1 MBSG
Catch the highlights of the Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan SG match in the ISL 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur as the spoils are shared after a thrilling draw.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the Jamshedpur FCvs Mohun Bagan SG game at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.
The Mariners are enjoying a great campaign, as they are now placed atop with 35 points in 15 matches. The Red Miners are positioned fourth, having earned 27 points in 14 matches.
As Mohun Bagan are eyeing the league shield, Jamshedpur are level on points (27) with second-placed Goa and third-placed Bengaluru with one match played less. A win tonight will take the home side to the second place.
Earlier this season, Mohun Bagan thrashed Jamshedpur 3-0 at home on November 23rd, 2024. However, both teams are in great form at this moment.
Both sides will leave no stone unturned as they have already strengthened their chances for the top-six qualification. As the stakes are higher for Jamshedpur, this match will offer an exciting ninety minutes of football.
So, keep an eye on here 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.
Catch the highlights of the game in the live blog.
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90+6' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT JFC 1-1 MBSG
A thrilling encounter ends in a stalemate, with both teams receiving one deserving point each.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:55 PM
90+6' | Yellow for Alberto
Alberto Rodriguez gets booked after the final whistle for his behaviour.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:55 PM
90+6' | Appeal from Mohun Bagan players
Stewart falls down inside the box as he seems to be fouled. However, the referee signals to continue the play.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:53 PM
90+5' | Apuia gets booked
Apuia gets booked for a nasty foul on Stephen Eze.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:51 PM
90+3' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC
In: Pronay Halder
Out: Mohammad Sanan
Jan 17, 2025, 3:49 PM
90' | 5 minutes of injury time added on.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:49 PM
90' | Oh Alberto! So close for the defender!
Stewart sends the free-kick inside, as Alberto heads the ball from rebound. The ball just rolls wide of the second post! So close for Mohun Bagan!
Jan 17, 2025, 3:45 PM
86' | Back-to-back saves by Albino!
Liston fires his strike on target, but Albino tips it over the bar. Seconds later, Apuia unleashes another on-target shot from the left as the Jamshedpur custodian makes another important stop!
Jan 17, 2025, 3:43 PM
84' | Off target for Petratos
Petratos fires a strike to find the net from the right but the ball rolls past the target.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:41 PM
82' | Chance for Petratos!
Manvir delivers the ball inside from the left, as Petratos fails to anticipate it right after coming on the pitch. Eze stays tall to block his second attempt.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:40 PM
82' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Dimitri Petratos
Out: Jamie Maclaren
Jan 17, 2025, 3:39 PM
80' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC
In: Rei Tachikawa
Out: Jordan Murray
Jan 17, 2025, 3:37 PM
77' | Bagan's defence stays resilient
Mobashir finds Siverio in the box as Mohun Bagan's defence totally closes down the player.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:31 PM
72' | Chance for Murray
Murray targets the far corner with an out-swing strike from the right but fails to keep it on target.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:30 PM
71' | Couple of attempts from the Mariners
Mohun Bagan players try to test their luck with a couple of chances, whereas Jamshedpur's defence stays alert to dilute the attacks.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:27 PM
69' | Sanan gets blocked
Muhammad Sanan attempts another center from the left but gets blocked by Deepak Tangri.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:24 PM
66' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Greg Stewart
Out: Jason Cummings
Jan 17, 2025, 3:23 PM
65' | Doungel is booked
Seiminlen Doungel gets a booking.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:21 PM
60' | EZE EQUALIZES! What a goal! | 60' JFC 1-1 MBSG
Stphen Eze starts the sprint from the middle of the park as he cuts through the whole Bagan defence to slot the ball home!
Unreal goal from the defender who has been prolific so far in guarding the goal! Absolute briliance!
Manvir is dispossessed in the counter-attack and the second ball ends up in Liston's feet, However, Liston's strike soars over the crossbar after a slight touch from Albino.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:13 PM
55' | Two yellow cards at once
Jamshedpur's Pratik Chaudhari and Bagan's Deepak Tangri both receive yellows.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:12 PM
54' | Close for Siverio!
Siverio targets the second post from a distance on the right, but the ball goes past the post.
Jan 17, 2025, 3:06 PM
47' | Unlucky for Maclaren!
Maclaren chest-traps the ball and takes a strike from a very close range. Pratik tries to interrupt but the ball hits the left post, as Albino quickly collects it!
Jan 17, 2025, 3:05 PM
Half-time substitutions | Jamshedpur FC
In: Javier Siverio, Seiminlen Doungel, Mobashir Rahman
Out: Sourav Das, Lazar Cirkovic, Imran Khan
Jan 17, 2025, 3:04 PM
46' | The second half begins.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:49 PM
45+4' | The half-time whistle is blown. | HT JFC 0-1 MBSG
Jan 17, 2025, 2:48 PM
45+2' | Great save by Albino!
Cummings faces only two opposition defenders in the box as he passes the ball to Maclaren in the middle. Maclaren takes a shot but fails to beat Albino in the goal.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:45 PM
45' | 3 minutes added on for the first half.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:41 PM
40' | How can he miss this?
Alberto sends a through pass as Liston makes a good in-behind run to follow it up. However, Liston unbelievably sends the ball inches off the second post from a very close distance!
Jan 17, 2025, 2:38 PM
38' | Apuia goes off target
Apuia produces a strike from a distance but the ball soars off the target.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:37 PM
36' | Eze stays tall
Cummings goes past Eze inside the box to unleash a strike, but Eze quickly throws himself on the ground to block the strike!
Stephen Eze is unbelievable to far!
Jan 17, 2025, 2:35 PM
35' | Another chance for Subhasish
Cummings swings the ball inside as Subhasish jumps to head it in from an unmarked position. However, he fails to connect it well and the ball goes wide of the goal.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:34 PM
34' | Great block by Cirkovic!
Manvir strikes the ball on target from in front of the box, but the strike is well-blocked by Cirkovic.
The corner from the right is brilliantly driven inside by Cummings, as Aldred heads the ball back to play. Captain Subhashish Bose, who was present right in front of the goal, backheeled the ball into the goal through Albino's legs.
The Mariners take the lead at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
The hosts are gradually building pressure on the Mariners. Back-to-back corners are attempted by Jamshedpur but Bagan's defence stays alert to keep the danger away.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:22 PM
19' | Eze is too good!
A long throw is headed toward Cummings by Maclaren. Cummings splits the opponent's defence with a square through pass to find Liston on the other end. Liston anticipates it well and sprints past Albino, but Eze, who is too good to be beaten so far, clears the ball away.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:19 PM
18' | What a briliant block by Eze!
The free-kick by Colaco is cleared away as Asish Rai centers the ball inside from the middle of the park. Maclaren has a good first touch in the box but waits some seconds in a 1 v 1 situation. Eze comes up quickly and makes a brilliant block!
Jan 17, 2025, 2:17 PM
17' | Yellow for Nikhil
Nikhil Barla receives the first yellow for Jamshedpur this evening.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:14 PM
13' | Easy collection for Vishal
Great forward run by an ex-mariner, Javi Hernadez, but he is tackled and dispossessed. The second ball is quickly centered inside by Imran as it safely lands in Vishal's hands.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:08 PM
8' | Chance for Jamshedpur!
The corner is wrongly anticipated by Mohun Bagan's defence as Vishal tries to step up and punch it away. However, the rebound is quickly recovered by Bagan's defence.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:07 PM
6' | Good clearance from Tangri
Sanan attempts a cross toward the goal, but Tangri stays tall and heads it away.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:05 PM
4' | Liston goes over
Liston targets the top-right corner with the free-kick but goes over the crossbar.
Jan 17, 2025, 2:04 PM
2' | Bit of a mess-up there!
Manvir delivers a pass into the box from the right that deflects Uvais and goes toward the goal. Albino dives to punch the ball away, but that ends up in Maclaren's reach. However, the Aussie fails to convert it from a tough angle.
Starting XI: Albino Gomes (GK); Nikhil Barla, Stephen Eze, Pratik Chaudhari, Muhammad Uvais; Lazar ÄirkoviÄ, Sourav Das; Imran Khan, Javi Hernandez, Mohammed Sanan; Jordan Murray
23 November 2024 - Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 Jamshedpur FC
1 March 2024 - Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 Jamshedpur FC
1 November 2023 - Jamshedpur FC 2-3 Mohun Bagan SG
14 April 2023 - Jamshedpur FC 3-0 Mohun Bagan SG
9 February 2023 - Jamshedpur FC 0-0 Mohun Bagan SG
Jan 17, 2025, 10:57 AM
Head-to-head stats (All competitions)
Matches played: 10
Jamshedpur FC wins: 4
Mohun Bagan SG wins: 5
Draws: 1
Jan 17, 2025, 10:54 AM
Earlier this season
Tom Aldred, Liston Colaco and Jamie Maclaren netted the ball home for Mohun Bagan as the Mariners salvaged a commanding 3-0 win over Jamshedpur at the Salt Lake Stadium on 23 November 2024.
Jan 17, 2025, 10:50 AM
The venue tonight
Jan 17, 2025, 10:49 AM
Match Details
Match: Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan SG
Date: 17 January 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.
Jan 17, 2025, 10:48 AM
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Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2024-25 Highlights | The spoils are shared after a tight contest | FT PFC 1-1 MCFC
Catch the highlights of the Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC match in the ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi as the game ends in a 1-1 stalemate.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of an exciting clash between Punjab FC and Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Punjab is now positioned ninth on the leaderboard with 19 points in 14 matches; whereas Mumbai is placed sixth, having earned 23 points in 15 games.
Earlier this season, Punjab FC ensured a commanding 3-0 win over Mumbai on November 26th, 2024. However, the momentum has shifted, and we can expect a tougher contest tonight.
Both sides will look for ways to recover from their recent setbacks, so this is going to be a fiery one. Keep an eye on here as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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90+6' | The full-time whistle is blown! | FT PFC 1-1 MCFC
Things stay level at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:55 PM
90+3' | Substitution for Punjab FC
In: Vinit Raui
Out: Filip Mrzljak
Jan 16, 2025, 3:54 PM
90+2' | Goal-line save by Suresh Meitei!
Jon Toral goes past Muheet and fires a strike from an acute angle on the right. Suresh Meitei heroically makes a goalline save and Ayush Chhikara fails to anticipate the rebound.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:52 PM
90' | 5 minutes of injury time added on.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:52 PM
90' | Brandon sees a yellow
Brandon Fernandes sees a yellow card for behaviour.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:51 PM
89' | So close for Giakoumakis!
Debutant Giakoumakis heads the ball to an open goal following a great free-kick centered inside by Pulga Vidal. Although Lachenpa untimely comes forward, the head is off target.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:49 PM
88' | Double yellow
Mumbai's Jon Toral and Punjab's Asish Pradhan both receive bookings.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:48 PM
86' | Just a bit over for Vidal
Pulga Vidal unleashes an ambitious attempt from a distance but his left-footed shot soars just a bit over the crossbar.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:47 PM
86' | Substitution for Mumbai City FC
In: Sahil Panwar
Out: Nathan Rodrigues
Jan 16, 2025, 3:43 PM
82' | Great stop by Lachenpa!
Mrzljak places a powerful shot on the bottom-right of the goal from a distance, but Lachenpa throws himself on the left to deny it.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:40 PM
79' | Mehtab goes off-target
Mehtab Singh attempts a header following a corner, but the ball rolls wide.
Pulga Vidal carries the ball inside on a flowing counter-attack as Sudheesh anticipates it. Sudheesh tries to chip it inside, but Lachenpa makes a good stop to deny it.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:34 PM
73' | Bit overpowered for Brandon
Brandon Fernandes sends the free-kick way over the crossbar.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:31 PM
70' | Substitution for Punjab FC
In: Nihal Sudheesh
Out: Muhammad Suhail
Jan 16, 2025, 3:28 PM
66' | Sharp from Vikram
Vikram follows the ball on the right and unleashes a powerful strike, but the ball soars just inches off the target.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:25 PM
63' | Substitutions for Punjab FC
In: Pulga Vidal, Petros Giakoumakis
Out: Luka Majcen, Asmir Suljic
A first taste of @IndSuperLeague action for Petros Giakoumakis!
Nieff passes the ball on the right which finds Karelis. The Greek calmly carries the ball and slots it home with a powerful strike through the keeper's legs.
Mumbai is back in business.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:17 PM
55' | Chance for Mrzljak
Mrzljak runs all alone and takes a strike from a distance. However, the ball goes wide to the right of the target.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:12 PM
51' | Suhail gets blocked
Mohammad Suhail tries his luck from inside the box, but Krouma stays tall to deny it.
Jan 16, 2025, 3:06 PM
46' | The second half begins.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:52 PM
45+5' | Here goes the half-time whistle. | HT PFC 1-0 MCFC
Jan 16, 2025, 2:51 PM
45+5' | Majcen receives a yellow
Majcen gets a yellow for a foul on Mumbai keeper Phurba Lachenpa.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:51 PM
45+4' | Good collection by Lachenpa
Lachenpa steps forward and collects a ball delivered inside.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:49 PM
45+1' | WHAT A GOAL FROM PUNJAB! PFC 1-0 MCFC
What an absolute free-flowing display from Punjab! Abhi Meitei passes the ball to Majcen who does a one-two with Majcen. Suljic receives a ball again and dribbles away to deliver the ball inside the box. Majcen follows it up and fires the ball inside as Lanchenpa fails to stop it even after having a touch.
Luka with his 6th of the season! Let's get this Shers. ðĶ
Relive Mushaga Bakengaâs brilliant finish, which was the exclamation point in our dominant 3-0 victory over Mumbai City FC the last time we met. ðĨðĨ
On November 26th, 2024, Punjab FC thumped Mumbai City FC 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena. Pulga Vidal, Luka Majcen, and Mushaga Bakenga scored one each for the Shers.