Merdeka Cup 2023 India vs Malaysia: Where and how to watch in India

This is the Indian's 18th appearance in this prestigious competition and their return to the tournament after an absence of 21 years.

Oct 13, 2023, 9:42 AMâ€Ē2 min read

Sunil Chhetri will lead a full-strength Indian squad in the Merdeka Cup 2023 semifinal. Image- Olympics.com

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.

Also Read: Indian Football Team Coach Igor Stimac extended his contract Until 2026

Sunil Chhetri will lead a full-strength Indian squad in the Merdeka Cup 2023 semifinal. Image- Olympics.com
Sunil Chhetri will lead a full-strength Indian squad in the Merdeka Cup 2023 semifinal. Image- Olympics.com

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

Also Read: AIFF announce schedule for I-League and IWL 2023-24

Merdeka Cup 2023: India squad

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith

Midfielders: Suresh Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Rohit Kumar, Sahal Abdul Samad, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Udanta Singh, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Liston Colaco, Nandhakumar Sekar

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Manvir Singh

Defenders: Nikhil Poojary, Roshan Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Lalchungnunga, Akash Mishra, Subhasish Bose

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FC Goa vs East Bengal FC ISL 2024-25 Highlights | Brison scores the only goal for Goa to sink East Bengal at Fatorda | FT FCG 1-0 EBFC

Catch the highlights of the FC Goa vs East Bengal FC match in the ISL 2024-25 at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa.

Jan 19, 2025, 4:06 PMâ€Ē1 min read

FC Goa vs East Bengal FC ISL 2024-25 | LIVE Scores, News and Updates-sportzpoint.com

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.

Earlier this season, Borja Herrera's hat-trick helped FC Goa manage a thrilling 3-2 victory over East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium on September 27th, 2024. 

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.

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 below.

LIVE Updates

Jan 19, 2025, 4:04 PM

Thank you and stay tuned!

We will be back with more LIVE coverage of Indian football for you.

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Jan 19, 2025, 4:02 PM

The ISL 2024-25 league table after this game

Jan 19, 2025, 4:01 PM

10-match unbeaten! FC Goa is in red-hot form!

Jan 19, 2025, 3:57 PM

90+9' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT FCG 1-0 EBFC

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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.

Jan 19, 2025, 2:01 PM

1' | Kick-off

FC Goa gets us underway at Fatorda.

Jan 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

Calm before the storm

Jan 19, 2025, 1:36 PM

Line-up | East Bengal FC

Starting XI: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (GK); Nishu Kumar, Lalchungnunga, Hijazi Maher; Nandha Kumar, PV Vishnu, Jeakson Singh, Mahesh Naorem, Richard Celis; Dimitri Diamantakos, David Lalhlansanga. 

Subs: Cleiton, Debjit, Aditya, Jesin, Manotosh, Suman, Sayan, Mark

Head coach: Oscar Bruzon 

Jan 19, 2025, 1:31 PM

Line-up | FC Goa

Starting XI: Hrithik Tiwari (GK); Boris Singh, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Aakash Sangwan; Sahil Tavora, Borja Herrera; Muhammad Yasir, Iker Guarrotxena, Brison Fernandes; Armando Sadiku 

Subs: Ayush, Rowllin, Seriton, Tamang, Jay, Nemil, Jackson, Prachit, Sanatomba

Head coach: Manolo Marquez 

Jan 19, 2025, 8:26 AM

Earlier this season

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.

Jan 19, 2025, 8:22 AM

Head-to-head stats (All competitions)

Matches played: 10

FC Goa wins: 6

East Bengal FC wins: 2

Draws: 2

Jan 19, 2025, 8:20 AM

The venue tonight

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa

Jan 19, 2025, 8:18 AM

Match Details

Match: FC Goa vs East Bengal FC

Date: 19 January 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Fatorda Stadium, Goa.

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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.

Jan 18, 2025, 5:07 PMâ€Ē16 min read

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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.

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com
Ogbeche and Coro, two of the greatest forwards in ISL history.

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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com
Sunil Chhetri, the all-time leading scorer in ISL history. (Image Credit | ISL)

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. 

Read Also | ISL Stats: Players with the most goals in ISL history

Players with the Most Goals in a Season

1. Ferran Corominas (Coro)

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  • Team: FC Goa
  • Season: 2017–18
  • Total Goals: 18
  • Matches: 20

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.

2. Bartholomew Ogbeche

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • Team: Hyderabad FC
  • Season: 2021–22
  • Total Goals: 18
  • Matches: 20

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.

3. Ferran Corominas (Coro)

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • Team: FC Goa
  • Season: 2018-19
  • Total Goals: 16
  • Matches: 20

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.

4. Alaaeddine Ajaraie* 

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • 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.

5. Nerijus Valskis

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • Team: Chennaiyin FC
  • Season: 2019-20
  • Total Goals: 15
  • Matches: 20

Notable Moments: In the 2019-20 season, Valskis scored a brace in four of Chennaiyin FC’s 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.

6. Igor Angulo 

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • 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.

7. Stiven Mendoza

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • Team: Chennaiyin FC
  • Season: 2015
  • Total Goals: 13
  • Matches: 16

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.

8. Dimitrios Diamantakos 

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • Team: Kerala Blasters FC
  • Season: 2023-24
  • Total Goals: 13
  • Matches: 17

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 

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • 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 

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • 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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

  • 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

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Mumbai City FC scored 54 goals in the 2022-23 season, the highest by any team in a single edition to date.

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.

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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. 

Team dynamics

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com
Carlos Pena, Coro and Edu Bedia in FC Goa 2019-20.

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.

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Sergio Lobera, former FC Goa coach.

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.

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.

Season Total Hat-tricks  Players who scored
2014 1
  • Andre Moritz (Mumbai City FC)
2015 8
  • Stiven Mendoza (Chennaiyin FC) - 2
  • Sunil Chhetri (Mumbai City FC) -2
  • Iain Hume (ATK FC)
  • Dudu Omagbemi (FC Goa)
  • Semboi Haokip (FC Goa)
  • Reinaldo (FC Goa)
2016 3
  • Diego Forlan (Mumbai City FC)
  • Dudu Omagbemi (Chennaiyin FC)
  • Marcelinho (Delhi Dynamos FC)
2017-18 6
  • Ferran Corominas (FC Goa) - 2
  • Marcelinho (FC Pune City)
  • Iain Hume (Kerala Blasters)
  • Seiminlen Doungel (NorthEast United FC)
  • Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)
2018-19 3
  • Mudou Sougou (Mumbai City FC) - 2
  • Bartholomew Ogbeche (NorthEast United FC)
2019-20 3
  • Bartholomew Ogbeche (Kerala Blasters FC)
  • Roy Krishna (ATK FC)
  • Manuel Onwu (Odisha FC)
2020-21 1
  • Bipin Singh (Mumbai City FC)
2021-22 6
  • Greg Stewart (Jamshedpur FC)
  • Deshom Brown (NorthEast United)
  • Bartholomew Ogbeche (Hyderabad FC)
  • Kiyan Nassiri (Mohun Bagan SG)
  • Jorge Oritz (FC Goa)
  • Airam Cabrera (FC Goa)
2022-23 4
  • Dimitri Petratos (Mohun Bagan SG)
  • Abdenasser El Khayati (Chennaiyin FC)
  • Bartholomew Ogbeche (Hyderabad FC)
  • Iker Guarrotxena (FC Goa)
2023-24 3
  • Daniel Chima Chukwu (Jamshedpur FC)
  • Vikram Pratap Singh (Mumbai City FC)
  • Noah Sadaoui (FC Goa)
2024-25 2*
  • Borja Herrera (FC Goa)
  • Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)

Read Also | ISL Stats: Players with most ISL Hat-tricks

2. Longest Goalscoring streaks

  • Kalu Uche (Delhi Dynamos FC) - 8 games

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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

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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

Breaking Down ISL Stats: Players with the Most Goals in a Season-sportzpoint.com

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.

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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.

Jan 18, 2025, 4:38 PMâ€Ē3 min read

Hyderabad FC vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Match Report: The spoils are shared with an epic 1-1 draw-sportzpoint.com

In a thrilling encounter at GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad, Bengaluru FC held the hosts Hyderabad FC in an epic 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League 2024-25.

An early blow delivered by the Nizams

The match began with both teams looking to assert themselves early on, and it was Hyderabad FC who broke the deadlock.

Devendra Murgaonkar found the back of the net in the 21st minute, putting the home side ahead with a well-taken goal.

After the goal was scored by the home side, Bengaluru FC attempted to convert a couple of opportunities in search of the equalizer.

However, the Hyderabad defence remained rock-solid and kept their resilience intact to keep their lead at the break.

Captain Chhetri with the equalizer

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.

The game ends in a thrilling stalemate

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.

Match Stats:

Final Score: Hyderabad FC 1-1 Bengaluru FC

Goals:

21' Devendra Murgaonkar (Hyderabad FC)

78' Sunil Chettri (Bengaluru FC)

Cards:

63' Manoj Mohammed (Hyderabad FC) - Yellow

68' Rahul Bheke (Bengaluru FC) - Yellow

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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.

Jan 17, 2025, 4:10 PMâ€Ē2 min read

Jamshedpur FC vs Mohun Bagan SG | ISL 2024-25 LIVE Scores, News and Updates-sportzpoint.com

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 FC vs 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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Jan 17, 2025, 4:05 PM

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Jan 17, 2025, 4:04 PM

ISL 2024-25 table after this game

Jan 17, 2025, 4:01 PM

WHAT. A. PLAYER!

Man of the match: Stephen Eze!

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Jan 17, 2025, 3:57 PM

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.

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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

Jan 17, 2025, 3:15 PM

56' | Liston misses the target again.

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

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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.

Jan 17, 2025, 2:27 PM

25' | GOALLL! Mohun Bagan takes the lead! | JFC 0-1 MBSG

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.

Jan 17, 2025, 2:24 PM

23' | Back-to-back attempts from Jamshedpur

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.

Jan 17, 2025, 2:00 PM

1' | Kick-off!

The home side gets us underway!

Jan 17, 2025, 1:59 PM

Gearing up

Jan 17, 2025, 1:08 PM

Line-up | Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Starting XI: Vishal Kaith (GK); Asish Rai, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodriguez, Subhashish Bose; Manvir Singh, Apuia, Deepak Tangri, Liston Colaco; Jamie Maclaren, Jason Cummings

Subs: Petratos, Stewart, Suryavanshi, Arsh, Dippendu, Saurav, Glan, Suhail. 

Head coach: Jose Molina

Jan 17, 2025, 1:06 PM

Line-up | Jamshedpur FC

Starting XI: Albino Gomes (GK); Nikhil Barla, Stephen Eze, Pratik Chaudhari, Muhammad Uvais; Lazar Ćirković, Sourav Das; Imran Khan, Javi Hernandez, Mohammed Sanan; Jordan Murray 

Subs: Tachikawa, Siverio, Doungel, Pronay, Ritwik, Muriang, Sarangi, Gope 

Head coach: Khalid Jamil

Jan 17, 2025, 11:09 AM

The Mariners are focused

Jan 17, 2025, 11:08 AM

Jamshedpur head coach Khalid Jamil shares his thoughts

Jan 17, 2025, 11:02 AM

Previous meetings

Last 5 matches between these two teams:

  • 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

JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur

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.

Jan 16, 2025, 4:05 PMâ€Ē2 min read

Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC | ISL 2024-25 LIVE Scores, News, and Updates-sportzpoint.com
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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.

The Shers have dropped points against NorthEast in their last game, which ended in a 1-1 draw. On the contrary, The Islanders received a huge blow, facing a 0-3 defeat against Jamshedpur FC in their last outing. 

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.

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

Follow the live blog for the highlights of the game.

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Jan 16, 2025, 4:07 PM

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Jan 16, 2025, 4:04 PM

ISL 2024-25 table after this game

Jan 16, 2025, 3:57 PM

90+6' | The full-time whistle is blown! | FT PFC 1-1 MCFC

Things stay level at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

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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.

Jan 16, 2025, 3:38 PM

77' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC

In: Jon Toral, Prabir Das, Ayush Chhikara

Out: Nikos Karelis, Jayesh Rane, Vikram Pratap Singh

Jan 16, 2025, 3:36 PM

74' | Brilliant stop by Lachenpa

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

Jan 16, 2025, 3:21 PM

58' | MUMBAI EQUALIZES! | PFC 1-1 MCFC

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.

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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

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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.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:46 PM

45' | 4 minutes of added time announced.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:45 PM

44' | Substitution for Mumbai City FC

Rehenesh is injured and he can not continue.

In: Phurba Lachenpa

Out: Reheneh TP

Jan 16, 2025, 2:43 PM

42' | Nieff gets booked

Yoell Van Nieff sees the first yellow for Mumbai tonight.

He will miss the next match.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:42 PM

40' | Leon Augustine is UNREAL

Augustine has been very good this season, and he is continually proving himself. He denies Karelis all alone from taking a chance.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:38 PM

35' | Punjab is ruthless so far

Punjab has not given a second to breathe for Mumbai defenders for a good 15 minutes. Brilliantly-executed attacking football from the Shers.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:31 PM

30' | Novoselec sees a yellow

Ivan Novoselec receives the first booking of the evening for Punjab.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:28 PM

25' | Mrzljak flies it over

Filip Mrzljak anticipates the second ball well but fails to convert it as the strike goes way over the crossbar.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:27 PM

24' | Another chance for Novoselec

Novoselec takes another attempt, but this time Mumbai's defence stays alert.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:26 PM

23' | Tekcham's strike deflects

Tekcham tries to test his luck, but the ball is deflected away.

Jan 16, 2025, 2:25 PM

19' | Chance for Novoselec

A powerful header from Novoselec but that is fired way off the target.

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Jan 16, 2025, 2:16 PM

15' | The crossbar stops Karelis

Karelis channels the corner to the goal with a good header, but the ball hits the woodwork. 

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12' | Chance for Majcen

Luka Majcen sprints toward the goal from the right, but his low-powered strike lands in Rehenesh's hands.

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9' | Close from Mrzljak!

Filip Mrzljak unleashes a one-touch strike from a distance, but it goes off the target.

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3' | Early error by Muheet

Muheet slips in receiving a backpass, as the ball rolls the goalline for a corner.

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1' | Kick-off

The game is underway in New Delhi.

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Line-up | Mumbai City FC

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Line-up | Punjab FC

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Head-to-head stats (All competitions)

Matches Played: 4

Punjab FC wins: 1

Mumbai City FC wins: 3

Draws: 0

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Will they avenge the previous defeat?

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Hoping to recreate the magic again

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Earlier this season

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. 

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Tonight's venue

Punjab FC Venue

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Match Details

Match: Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC

Date: 16 January 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue:  Jawaharlal Nehru Stadiu, New Delhi.

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