Captain Sunil Chhetri stepped up when it mattered the most to secure a victory for his country, which is currently enjoying a streak of four consecutive clean sheets. The Indian Football Team claim a narrow victory over Vanuatu as they put Intercontinental Cup 2023 Final in sight,
India played with a very unusual starting line-up today, as they fielded four attacking players – Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Nandhakumar Sekar, who were all allowed a lot of freedom to operate in the attacking area.
Despite dominating the game, India failed to find the back of the net, as they lacked quality in the final third. But a moment of magic by captain Sunil Chhetri late in the second half ensured that India walked away with a win, and booked a place in the finals of the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023.
Sunil Chhetri scored a banger to help India reach the Intercontinental Cup
Nandha had an incredible National team debut as the player impressed in his left-wing position. Nandha combined really well with Liston and provided premium balls into the box. Also, his swift exchanges with Subhasish Bose on the left flank facilitated a number of attacking opportunities for the hosts.
Sunil Chhetri proved himself on the pitch once again. India struggled to find the back of the net all night long, Their hopes of a winner were slim going into the final few minutes of the game. The skipper smashed an incredible volley to fire India into the lead in the 83rd minute, as the Blue Tigers claimed another victory in the Hero Intercontinental Cup.
Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 1 First Leg Highlights | The Blues secure a two-goal cushion in the first semi-final with a convincing win over the Gaurs at home | FT BFC 2-0 FCG
Catch the highlights of the Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa semi-final 1 first-leg match in the ISL 2024-25 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League. Following the conclusion of the knockout round on Sunday, the ISL 2024-25semi-finals will commence tonight.
Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the highly anticipated first-leg encounter in the first semi-final tie between Bengaluru FC and FC Goa at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
The Blues thrashed defending cup winners Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the first knockout match in the ISL 2024-25 play-offs to secure a well-deserved semi-finals berth. On the other hand, the Gaurs entered the semi-finals directly after a second-place finish in the league stage with 48 points in 24 games.
As an intense encounter awaits us tonight, so just sit back and enjoy the match asSportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary.
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Apr 2, 2025, 4:01 PM
Full-time | Bengaluru FC 2-0 FC Goa
Bengaluru stamp a convincing 2-0 victory over Goa in the first leg of the first semi-final of the ISL 2024-25!
Sandesh Jhingan netted the ball into his own net to open the scoring before the hosts in the 42nd minute. The Blues stayed ahead at the break, which was doubled by Edgar Mendez's swift strike in the 51st minute following a three-pass construction to the goal.
Bengaluru's defence stayed robust for the whole game, especially the skipper Rahul Bheke and Namgyal Bhutia, who is also named the Man of the Match!
The Blues have secured a two-goal cushion at home before travelling to Fatorda for the second leg, to be played on April 6, 2025.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:56 PM
90'+7' | The final whistle is blown! | FT BFC 2-0 FCG
Apr 2, 2025, 3:54 PM
90'+6' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Harsh Patre
Out: Alberto Noguera
Apr 2, 2025, 3:52 PM
Milestone alert!
Rahul Bheke has made 16 clearances so far tonight, marking the highest tally in the history of Bengaluru FC!
Apr 2, 2025, 3:50 PM
90'+1' | Sadiku skies it over the bar
Armando Sadiku took his first strike after coming off the bench, but it went way over the crossbar.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:49 PM
90' | 5 minutes of stoppage time added on
Apr 2, 2025, 3:48 PM
89' | Effort from McHugh
Carl McHugh stormed into the brawl to steal the ball. he did so but failed to chip it properly as the ball rolled wide.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:47 PM
88' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Lalremtluanga Fanai
Out: Suresh Singh Wangjam
Apr 2, 2025, 3:46 PM
87' | Substitution for FC Goa
In: Armando Sadiku
Out: Iker Guarrotxena
Apr 2, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | What a save from Gurpreet!
The Goa attackers played some one-two among themselves before Boris had some opening in front of him. Boris unleashed a powerful left-footed strike targeting the top bin of the left post, but Gurpreet jumped in the air to tip the ball over the bar.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:39 PM
80' | Sandesh stays alert
Wiliams was about to anticipate Suresh's through pass from the middle, but Sandesh Jhingan shielded the ball well, leaving no room for the Bengaluru winger.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:36 PM
75' | Final quarter to play
Only the final quarter to play at Kanteerava in the first leg. Since Dejan Drazic came off the bench, he seems to orchestrate Goa's attacks, and it is safe to say that Goa might, just might, salvage a goal. But the Blues' defence has been robust so far.
What's gonna happen in the final fifteen minutes of the regulation time? We can expect more drama after the drinks break!
Apr 2, 2025, 3:30 PM
71' | Chance for Goa!
Udanta Singh found Iker Guarrotxena on the other end with his cross from the right, but the forward powered a header that missed the target by inches!
Apr 2, 2025, 3:25 PM
66' | Substitutions for FC Goa
In: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Dejan Drazic
Out: Brison Fernandes, Borja Herrera
Apr 2, 2025, 3:22 PM
59' | Ryan Williams gets booked
Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a foul.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:16 PM
57' | Substitutions for Bengaluru FC
In: Sunil Chhetri, Jorge Pereyera Diaz
Out: Sivasakthi Narayanan, Edgar Mendez
Apr 2, 2025, 3:15 PM
56' | So close for Guarrotxena!
Iker Guarrotxena backheeled a swift pass to Udanta, but he failed to keep his low shot on target following the cross from the right.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:13 PM
54' | Chance for Goa
Sangwan sailed a sublime long ball into the box as Borja Herrera dived forward to power a header, but it went just inches off the right post!
Apr 2, 2025, 3:12 PM
51' | GOALLLLL! Edgar Mendez doubles the lead! | BFC 2-0 FCG
Mind-blowing, just mind-blowing football from Bengaluru!
Just three touches off the indirect free-kick, as Namgyal Bhutia delivered a beautiful cross from the right, nd Edgar Mendez just fired it home with a powerful and first-time right-footer from close to the goal!
Classic finish, sublime display, Bengaluru are completely in control in this tie!
Apr 2, 2025, 3:09 PM
49' | Brilliant display from Goa!
Ryan Williams found the ball inside the penalty box and tried to slot it home through the far post, but Hrithik already came forward, shrinking the open space. Although Ryan's strike deflected through Hrithik's legs, Sandesh Jhingan redeemed himself by clearing the danger right before the ball was about to go in.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:07 PM
48' | Brison goes off target
Brison Fernandes tried to find the net from a distance, cutting in the middle, but his shot did not have much power and also went off target.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:04 PM
46' | The second half begins
Apr 2, 2025, 2:49 PM
45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT BFC 1-0 FCG
Brison Fernandes made a swift cut-in into the middle and attempted to unleash his trademark curler, but Namgyal Bhutia made a crucial block.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:45 PM
45' | 3 minutes of additional time confirmed
Apr 2, 2025, 2:44 PM
42' | GOALLLL! Sandesh puts it in his own net! | BFC 1-0 FCG
The Kanteerava crowd has erupted in joy!
Capo failed to connect with the strike inside the penalty area as the ball went to Edgar Mendez on the right. The Bengaluru forward lodged a vicious low cross into the six-yard box, as Sandesh Jhingan accidentally headed it into his own net while trying to make a clearance.
Unlucky for the Goa team, but Bengaluru would not care!
Apr 2, 2025, 2:40 PM
39' | Bengaluru are much compact in defence
Udanat delivered another masterful cross from the right, which was blocked by Rahul Bheke. Borja Herrera had another chance, but the Bengaluru skipper intervened again.
Absolute robust defending from both sides, more compact from the Blues.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:37 PM
37' | Yellow for McHugh
Goa midfielder Carl McHugh is shown the first yellow of the evening for a foul on Mendez.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:34 PM
33' | So close for Williams!
Ryan Williams tried to produce a cross from the right, but the ball dipped in the air and turned its trajectory on target, but it sailed just over the crossbar.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:31 PM
29' | Chance for Bengaluru
Sivasakthi and Williams tried to combine in front of the penalty area, but the ball got blocked away. Suresh Wnagjam flashed a well-placed shot from a distance down the middle, but it did not have enough power to beat Hrithik under Goa's sticks.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:27 PM
27' | Udanta goes wide
Following the ball that got deflected after the free-kick, Udanta anticipated the second ball on the right and sliced a quick strike, but it went wide to the left post.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:23 PM
22' | The Gaurs keep pushing
FC Goa have been relentlessly trying to flood attacks one after another. Bengaluru are a bit cornered now, but resilient in defence.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:19 PM
18' | The game stops
Ryan Williams collided with Sandesh Jhingan right on the edge of the box, and the referee whistles to stop the play as Wiliams receives medical attention.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:14 PM
12' | Close for Goa!
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu failed to catch the long ball delivered into the six-yard box as Sandesh Jhingan tried to have a bite from the slipped ball. However, the Bengaluru defence combatted the situation well.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:12 PM
11' | Chance for Goa
Brison Fernandes chest-trapped the ball to his feet right in front of the goal, but a vital final touch from Namgyal Bhutia restrained Brison from having a strike.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:09 PM
8' | Great save from Hrithik!
Noguera lodged his set-piece right into the middle of the box, which was flicked behind by Capo with an on-target header, but Hrithik Tiwari made a beautiful reflexed stop.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:07 PM
6' | Bheke makes a block
Rahul Bheke is redefining himself in every match day.
Brison delivered a long cross into the box to find Guarrortxena, but Rahul Bheke stayed tall in making a stubborn headed clearance.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:04 PM
3' | Crucial clearance from Odei
Brilliant defending from the Goa skipper!
Edgar Mendez found himself in a lot of open space on the right inside the penalty area before delivering a grounder. However, Odei marvellously cleared the danger away, denying Williams from anticipating.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:00 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The match is underway in Bengaluru!
Apr 2, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Gaurs in the house
The Gaurs are in the building, let’s get this started!🤘🏻🔥
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025, 9:38 AM
The Masterminds | Manolo Marquez
FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez expressed excitement at the possibility of taking the team to their first-ever ISL Cup win.
“I’m very excited. I want to help FC Goa win the ISL Cup for the first time,” he said.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:37 AM
The Masterminds | Gerard Zaragoza
Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza acknowledged the competitiveness of the semi-finals.
“I’m looking forward to it. I came here to the club to win trophies, and we have three other really good teams involved in the semi-finals too,” he said.
Apr 2, 2025, 9:35 AM
The Road to Final
The battle lines are drawn, the semi-finals are set! ⚔
The venue tonight | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Apr 2, 2025, 9:30 AM
How to watch the match?
The live telecast of the Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa semi-final first leg match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa ISL 2024-25 Semi-final 1 First Leg Match Preview: Head-to-head Stats, Previous Records
Read the complete match preview for the Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa semi-final 1 first leg match in the ISL 2024-25, scheduled for April 2, 2025, at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
The Indian Super League 2024-25 Knockout round concluded with Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC marching into the tournament's semi-finals.
Bengaluru FC, who originally finished third in the league stage, crushed Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the first knockout to storm into the semi-finals, and they are set to go against the league runners-up FC Goa, posing a new challenge.
From possible starting XIs to Previous records, here is everything you need to know aboutthe Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa semi-final 1, first leg match in the ISL 2024-25.
Match Details
Match: Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa - ISL 2024-25, Semi-final 1 First Leg
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Team News and Injury Updates: Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru FC won 5-0 against Mumbai in the knockout. (Image Credit | BFC on X)
Bengaluru FC showed no mercy on Mumbai City FC in the first knockout match in the ISL 2024-25 play-offs, thrashing the defending cup winners 5-0 to secure a well-deserved semi-finals berth.
Suresh Singh Wangjam, Edgar Mendez, Ryan Williams, Sunil Chhetri, and Jorge Pereyra Diaz each scored a goal to run riot over the Islanders, stamping a clean-sheet as well.
Despite a tumultuous run in the league stage this season, Bengaluru finished third on the leaderboard, having bagged 38 points in 24 matches. The Blues secured third place due to better head-to-head stats against the fourth and fifth-placed teams.
"My message to the team and to the fans, is here. Together. I said before the match that I wanted a party, and we enjoyed that. In four days we have another party." 🗓️
However, head coach Gerard Zaragoza has a strong squad available for the semi-final clashes against FC Goa. Despite Vinith Venkatesh having suffered a knock against Mumbai, he might be available for the first leg. However, Bengaluru's second-choice keeper, Lalthuammawia Ralte, is still unavailable after suffering an injury in late February this year.
Bengaluru have not won a game against FC Goa in their last five meetings, and the Blues aim to change that as the first leg takes place at their home stadium.
Team News and Injury Updates: FC Goa
FC Goa finished second in the league stage. (Image Source | FCG on X)
FC Goa produced a consistent season, leading up to the second-place finish in the league stage with 48 points in 24 games, assuring a direct semi-finals qualification.
Through fire and fury, the #Gaurs stood tall and proud! 🔥
The Gaurs will look to ensure a lead, with the first leg being an away game. They will also leave no stone unturned to capitalize on the second-leg advantage at home, but they need to continue their league-stage unbeaten record against Bengaluru this season.
As we prepare for the First Leg of our #BFCFCG Semi-Finals, hear what our Head Coach Manolo Marquez & Midfielder Carl McHugh had to say in the Pre-Match Press Conference 🗣🔥
Having played their last game almost a month ago, head coach Manolo Marquez will have a fully fit squad available for the first leg.
The Gaurs will have to be very well-armoured for the Bengaluru challenge, as they have gained momentum, but the FC Goa side are adamant to clinch their long-coveted ISL Cup.
Head-to-Head Stats and Previous Records
Goa 3-0 Bengaluru on 2 Nov 2024. (Image Credit | ISL Media)
FC Goa have remained unbeaten in both encounters against Bengaluru FC this season. On 2 November 2024, FC Goa marked a dominating 3-0 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. Armando Sadiku, Brison Fernandes, and Dejan Drazic scored for the home side.
Bengaluru 2-2 Goa on 14 Dec 2024. (Image Credit | ISL Media)
In the return leg played on 14 December 2024, Bengaluru and Goa played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Ryan Williams and Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored for the Blues, whereas Sandesh Jhingan and Sahil Tavora scored for the away side.
#FCGoa are still chasing their first win at Sree Kanteerava Stadium! 😤
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Naorem Roshan Singh, Chinglensana, Rahul Bheke, Namgyal Bhutia; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo; Sunil Chhetri, Edgar Mendez, Ryan Williams
FC Goa
Hrithik Tiwari (GK); Aakash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Boris Singh; Carl McHugh, Ayush Dev Chhetri; Brison Fernandes, Borja Herrera, Udanta Singh; Iker Guarrotxena
NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC ISL 2024-25 Knockout 2 Highlights | Jamshedpur seals a breathtaking win in Shillong; books their place in the semis | FT NEUFC 0-2 JFC
Catch the highlights of the NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC Knockout 2 match in ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of Indian Super League following the conclusion of the March international window.
The ISL 2024-25 Playoffs have marked its beginning on March 29, with an emphatic 5-0 victory by Bengaluru FC over Mumbai City FC in the first knockout match.
Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the highly intense Knockout 2 encounter between NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
NorthEast and Jamshedpur both finished the league stage with 38 points from 24 games. The Highlanders' position was bettered by a higher goal difference (17) than Jamshedpur (-6), leading them to a fourth-place finish. The Red Miners finished in fifth position.
As the pathway to the semi-finals lures both teams, offering a potential roller-coaster ride for us, sit back and enjoy the match asSportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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LIVE Updates
Mar 30, 2025, 4:50 PM
Thank you and stay tuned!
ISL 2024-25 Knockout round comes to an end!
Hope you enjoyed our LIVE coverage. We will be back with more LIVE coverages of the Indian Super League 2024-25 semi-finals!
90'+12' | HERE GOES THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE! | FT NEUFC 0-2 JFC
Mar 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
90'+9' | JAMSHEDPUR SEALS IT WITH JAVI'S GOAL!!!! | NEUFC 0-2 JFC
ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN SHILLONG!
Ritwik Das dribbled and dodged past the Northeast defenders before passing to Javi inside the six-yard box. The Red Miners' captain literally toyed with Gurmeet before slotting it home with a swift strike!
Jamshedpur has sealed their place in the semi-finals!
The NorthEast players are down on the ground with their hearts broken in the most hurtful way possible!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:56 PM
90'+6' | Ajaraie hits the woodwork!
Unbelievable!
Alaaeddine Ajaraie's pinpoint header from the edge of the six-yard box somehow hit the woodwork! Ajaraie failed to keep the rebound on target as well!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:54 PM
90'+5' | Gogoi goes over the bar!
Parthib Gogoi's strike from the just the edge of the penalty area went over the crossbar!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+3' | Another chance goes begging
Another cross is delivered into the box, and this time Eze headed it away!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:50 PM
90'+1' | How can Guillermo miss this!
Alaaeddine flicked the ball behind into the box as Guillermo had an open goal in front of him, but a slight touch from Barla kept the ball off the target.
This was the easiest chance the hosts had after a long time!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:49 PM
90' | 8 minutes of stoppage time added on!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | Subsitution for NorthEast United
In: Parthib Gogoi
Out: Jithin MS
Mar 30, 2025, 3:48 PM
88' | Straight red for Mobashir!
Mobashir Rahman is shown a straight red card for deliberately kicking Macarton in a tussle!
Jamshedpur are down to ten men!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:47 PM
87' | What a madness!
There were back-to-back chances for NorthEast, but no, the Jamshedpur defence seems to have a no-entry board hanging in front of them.
Compact and robust defending from the Red Miners' defence!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Yellow for Albino
Albino Gomes is shown a yellow for wasting time.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:44 PM
84' | Off target for Thoi
Thoi Singh half-volleyed a strike from close to the left but skied his strike over the bar.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | Chance for Jamshedpur
Siverio had an attempt on target following the cross from Murray, but he failed to find the precision from inside the box!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:41 PM
82' | Substitution for NorthEast United
In: Thoi Singh
Out: Redeem Tlang
Mar 30, 2025, 3:41 PM
82' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC
In: Ritwik Das
Out: Mohammed Sanan
Mar 30, 2025, 3:39 PM
81' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC
In: Javier Siverio
Out: Rei Tachikawa
Mar 30, 2025, 3:39 PM
80' | It's heating up in Shillong!
The crowd is roaring as Tachikawa and Sanan are down!
Both of them are receiving medical attention as the NorthEast players are very animated!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:37 PM
78' | Effort from Javi
Javi Hernandez lodged an ambitious long-ranger strike from the middle of the park, but the ball soared wide off the second post.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:36 PM
76' | Final quarter to play
We are back after the second drinks break of the game. The final fifteen minutes are left to play.
Can NorthEast pull off a miracle? Or is Jamshedpur going to stamp a well-dominant win?
Mar 30, 2025, 3:34 PM
74' | Pronay is too good
Pronay Halder executed two consecutive clearances to deny the NorthEast attackers.
Absolutely top-notch performance from him so far tonight!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:32 PM
71' | Substitution for NorthEast United
In: Guillermo Hierro
Out: Nestor Albiach
Mar 30, 2025, 3:29 PM
70' | Another off target strike from Ajaraie
Alaaeddine Ajaraie sprinted into the middle, in front of the box, but failed to keep his powerful strike on target.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:28 PM
68' | Block from Eze
Nestor won the battle against Sanan and flashed a strike from a very tight angle on the right, as Eze stayed alert in making a perfect block.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:23 PM
63' | Appeal from NorthEast
The Highlanders appealed for the handball against Ashutosh Mehta, but the referee did not give any attention.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:19 PM
60' | Chance for NorthEast
Tlang perfectly soared his free-kick past the one-man wall Sanan, but Macarton's header drifted way over the target.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:16 PM
57' | Off target for Ajaraie
Alaaeddine Ajaraie dribbled past a defender before slicing a strike that again sailed over the crossbar.
Not a familiar sight from the Moroccan magician, who has suffered a frustrating night so far.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:13 PM
54' | Mind-blowing defensive work from Jamshedpur
NorthEast keeps unleashing chances after chances, but they are lacking in the final third. Jamshedpur's defence has been very resolute so far.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:12 PM
53' | So close for Jithin!
Macarton brilliantly trapped the ball inside the box and passed it to Jithin, whose first-time strike went just a bit over the crossbar!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:10 PM
52' | Yellow for Macarton
Macarton Nickson receives a yellow for a foul.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:10 PM
50' | Good tackle from Zabaco
Tachikawa anticipated the long ball on the right as he kept a grounded minus into the box, but Zabaco denied Javi from having a strike.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:08 PM
49' | What an effort from Samte!
Samte intended to produce a cross from down the left flank, but the ball travelled to the right top bin. However, Albino Gomes kept the ball off target with a brilliant save.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:07 PM
47' | Chances for NorthEast
Two clumsy clearances came off the Jamshedpur defence, but Macarton and Albiach both failed to capitalize on the chances.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:04 PM
46' | The second half action begins
Mar 30, 2025, 2:49 PM
45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle. | HT NEUFC 0-1 JFC
Mar 30, 2025, 2:49 PM
45'+4' | Easy collection for Albino
Albiach kept the header on target that was easily collected by Albino Gomes.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:47 PM
45'+2' | Gurmeet collects
Mohammad Uvais kept a grounder on target from the left, but that was enough to beat Gurmeet.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of additional minutes announced
Mar 30, 2025, 2:45 PM
44' | Battle in the middle
The tempo has slowed down a bit, but we are not short of action as the game is mostly being played in the middle of the park. The half-time break is also knocking on the doors.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:38 PM
37' | Effort from Sanan
Sanan attempted a volleyed strike from almost 35 yards into the middle, but skied it to the stands.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:37 PM
36' | Brilliant tackle from Redeem
Mohammed Sanan brezzed past Redeem Tlang on the left flank, attempting to produce a cross, but Redeem executed a clean diving tackle.
Stephen Eze has drawn the first blood for Jamshedpur!
Nestor Albiach made a wrongful touch following the Jamshedpur corner, which bounced off his feet and ended up in Eze at a very tough angle on the right to the six-yard box. The Jamshedpur defender absolutely fired it home with a right-footed strike, leaving no room for Gurmeet!
The visitors have broken the deadlock!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:28 PM
26' | Gurmeet stayed alert
It was an almost suicidal backpass from Asheer, which was close to being intercepted by a running Jordan Murray, but Gurmeet showed his awareness and cleared the danger away. Murray and Gurmeet clashed, but the game resumed after a minute.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:25 PM
24' | Jithin is closed down
Jithin MS and Mohammad Uvais battling on the right flank of NorthEast has been a treat to the eyes so far. Uvais has the upper hand so far, but Jithin will definitely not fall short.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:19 PM
18' | Tachikawa gets blocked
Rei Tachikawa sprinted toward the box from the left and cut in before taking a strike, but that was well-blocked by Bemammer.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:14 PM
13' | Eze gets booked
Stephen Eze is shown a yellow for a nasty foul on Albiach from behind.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:12 PM
11' | Ajaraie skies it over
Alaaeddine Ajaraie flashed a powerful right-footer from almost 30 yards out of the box, but the ball sailed way over the crossbar!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:11 PM
10' | Javi fails to connect
Javi Hernandez again found another open scoring opportunity following a cheeky flick from Murray, but the Jamshedpur skipper failed to connect his strike.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:09 PM
7' | WHAT WAS THAT?
What an absolute brilliant free-flowing football from NorthEast!
Redeem delivered a vicious cross from the right, which was met by Macarton at the edge of the goalpost. The ball went in, but Albino somehow revived it off the goal-line.
The goal was not given, and the replay showed that the ball touched Macarton's hand after bouncing off the pitch.
Fiery start!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:06 PM
6' | Attempt from Macarton
Macarton followed up a second ball from Akhtar and unleashed a strike from a distance, though it went wide off the far post.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:05 PM
4' | Sanan takes an effort
Mohammad Sanan took a strike from a distance, but Gurmeet swiftly claimed it.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:04 PM
3' | Chance for Jamshedpur
Brilliant ball delivered by Nikhil Barla from the right flank, but Javi Hernandez failed to anticipate the ball inside the box.
What a start to this game!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:03 PM
2' | Chance for NorthEast
Alaaeddine Ajaraie chipped the ball just in front of Macarton inside the box, but the NorthEast midfielder failed to convert it!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
1' | Kick Off!
NorthEast United gets things underway in Shillong!
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Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil expressed his pleasure at playing the ISL playoffs in Shillong.
“We are very happy to be in Shillong. There is a lot of love for football here. The stadium is looking fantastic, the crowd support is amazing, and we are looking forward to securing a positive result,” he said.
Mar 30, 2025, 9:48 AM
The Masterminds | Juan Pedro Benali
NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali outlined his side’s objectives entering into the knockout.
“We need to be ready, not make any excuses, and score whenever chances come our way. We need to convert our opportunities and always be focused, and stop Jamshedpur FC’s special style of play,” he said.
Mar 30, 2025, 9:44 AM
What's at stake?
The winner of this single-legged Knockout 2 match will take on the league-shield winners Mohun Bagan SG in the semi-finals.
Mar 30, 2025, 9:42 AM
Earlier this season
NorthEast United 5-0 Jamshedpur FC, 26 October 2024
NorthEast schooled Jamshedpur in a 5-0 triumph in the first league-stage fixture this season at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Parthib Gogoi both racked up braces, whereas Macartn scored another for the Highlanders.
Jamshedpur FC 0-2 NorthEast United, 13 February 2025
In the reverse fixture, Jamshedpur failed to avenge their heavy defeat as they fell to a 0-2 defeat at home against NorthEast United. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace to earn all three points at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the high-voltage match between Indiaand Bangladesh in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers,
This match will be crucial for both teams to kick off their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers campaign. So, sit back and enjoy the game asSportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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LIVE Updates
Mar 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
Full-time | India 0-0 Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh have shared the spoils in a 0-0 stalemate in the opening game of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
Both teams created a lot of chances but failed to convert any of them. Boris Singh showcased an impressive display in his first start for the national team, whereas Hamza Choudhury, the Premier League star, has put up a monumental performance in his debut for Bangladesh.
Sunil Chhetri and Subhasish Bose had more than one chance, but Bangladesh's defence kept that at bay. On the contrary, Bangladesh found chances through Jony and Rakib mostly, who failed to convert the chances.
The first goalless draw between India and Bangladesh since 1999 as both teams started off their campaign with a point apiece.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:24 PM
90'+6' | The final whsitel is blown! | FT IND 0-0 BAN
Rakib got his feet on the ball out of nowhere on the left side of the box but sailed his strike way over the target!
Mar 25, 2025, 3:23 PM
90'+4' | Chance for India
Brison received the ball inside the box and showed his skills before delivering a cut-back pass. Hamza Choudhury stood tall in making a crucial interception, and the ball was cleared away.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:20 PM
90'+2' | The game has stopped
Irfan Yadwad and Rahmat Mia both went for a ball but collided instead. The players are receiving medical attention.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:18 PM
90' | 5 minutes of stoppage time added on
Mar 25, 2025, 3:18 PM
89' | Vishal with an important save!
Fahim suddenly found space on the left to slice a left-footed strike from a distance, which was brilliantly stopped by Vishal Kaith under India's sticks!
Mar 25, 2025, 3:14 PM
85' | Substitutions for India
In: Ashique Kuruniyan, Irfan Yadwad
Out: Sunil Chhetri, Subhasish Bose
Mar 25, 2025, 3:13 PM
84' | Oh! So close for Sunil!
Mahesh whipped the ball into the box from the middle, which found Chhetri totally free inside the box, but that was a very lackluster header from Chhetri.
Chhetri visibly can not belive it!
Mar 25, 2025, 3:10 PM
Hamza and Liston: Both has been a joy to watch!
Mar 25, 2025, 3:08 PM
Into the last ten minutes!
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Hossain squared the ball into the middle from the right, as Mohammad Fahim attempted to find a touch on it but ended up shooting the ball wide.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:02 PM
73' | Just off the target for Subhasish!
Colaco delivered the corner into the middle. where Subhasish Bose unleashed a bolstering header, but that went past the near post!
Mar 25, 2025, 3:01 PM
72' | Chance for India
Sunil Chhetri set the ball up for Farukh with a short pass just in front of the box, but Farukh's strike suffered a deflection and soared just past the left post!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:59 PM
20 minutes to go!
Can India or Bangladesh break the deadlock?
Mar 25, 2025, 2:58 PM
70' | Ridoy is booked
Mohammad Hridoy received a booking for a nasty challenge on Apuia.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:56 PM
68' | Bose almost found the net!
Subhiasish Bose cut it into the middle and unleashed a blistering right-footed strike that went inches off the right post!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:54 PM
66' | Substitutions for India
In: Suresh Wangjam, Naoream Mahesh Singh
Out: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh
Mar 25, 2025, 2:51 PM
63' | Sunil skies it over
Sunil Chhetri had an attempt following the cross from the corner, but he skied it way over the bar!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:50 PM
62' | Substitutions for Bangaldesh
In: Chandon Roy, Mohammed Fahim
Out: Shahriar Emon, Mahbubur Jony
Mar 25, 2025, 2:50 PM
61' | What is wrong with Vishal Tonight?
Kaith gave away the ball once again, and Jony entered the box before passing it into the middle. Subhasish Bose made two important interceptions to clear the ball away from danger.
Vishal has clearly been under so much pressure tonight so far. Those are very uncharacteristic errors from the Indian skipper.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:47 PM
58' | So close for Chhetri!
Sunil Chhetri powered a header from the middle of the box following a cross from the right, but Hamza Chaudhary did well to block the attempt.
There was an appeal for handball from the Indian players, but the referee kept things as it is.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:44 PM
55' | Chance for India
Liston Colaco did his best to beat Rahmat Mia on the left before producing a right-footed cross into the box, but Sunil Chhetri could not reach the height to meet the ball.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:39 PM
51' | Chance for Bangaldesh
Rakib Hossain sprinted upwards on the right but side-netted his strike with a powerful grounder.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:39 PM
50' | Bangaldesh defence stay alert
Mar 25, 2025, 2:38 PM
48' | Hamza with a good challenge
Liston displayed excellent footwork to breeze past Rahmat in the center before driving down the left flank. Hamza Chouchury made a strong challenge to win the ball for Bangladesh.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:35 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 25, 2025, 2:18 PM
45'+2' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT IND 0-0 BAN
This was a brilliantly executed counter-attack from Bangladesh, as Jony went past everyone on the right, with only Vishal Kaith standing in front of him, but the Indian keeper came forward to dive on his feet, denying him from taking a firm strike from such a close distance!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:12 PM
41' | Flick from Mitul.
Liston Colaco delivered a cross from the left corner, trying to pull off an Olympico goal, but Mitul jumped above all to flick it around the far post.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:12 PM
40' | Chance for India
Sunil Chhetri was totally locked down inside the box, but he played it to Farukh, whose strike was immediately blocked!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:10 PM
37' | Vishal makes a high claim
Hossain breezed past Boris on the left and tried to put a cross in, which ended up in a very well-claimed catch in the air by Kaith.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:07 PM
35' | Liston goes off target
On the quick counter-attack, Liston went towards the goal from the left flank but could not find Sunil Chhetri in the middle, who was pushed down by Rahmat in the middle. Lack of options forced Liston to take the strike all by himself, but the ball rolled inches off the far post.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:06 PM
34' | Important clearence from Apuia
Following the cross from Rahmat, Subhasish blocked Emon on the right, as the second ball was perfectly cleared by Apuia on time!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:04 PM
31' | Another series of chances for India!
Subhasish Bose sprinted upwards from the left, producing a vicious cross into the box as Udanta powered a header but kept it off target! Farukh had another bite from the second ball, but his shot was saved by Mitul at the left bottom corner!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:01 PM
28' | Easy collection for Mitul
Liston kept the strike on target from a long distance, but it was a routine collection for Bangladesh custodian Mitul, who claimed it easily.
Mar 25, 2025, 1:58 PM
26' | Good tackle from Bheke
Rakib sprinted on the left flank with pace, but Rahul Bheke made a last-minute clean tackle that denied the Bangladeshi forward from producing a cross.
Mar 25, 2025, 1:56 PM
23' | So close for Liston!
Liston unleashed the set-piece free kick with his right foot and sailed a cross into the box, but substitute Rahmat flicked the ball away for a corner.
Mar 25, 2025, 1:54 PM
22' | Substitution for Bangladesh
Big blow for Bangladesh as captain Topu Barman is replaced and is stretchered off the field.
In: Rahmat Mia
Out: Topu Barman
Mar 25, 2025, 1:53 PM
21' | Yellow for Jony
Jony gets the first yellow of the evening for a foul on Ayush Chhetri.
Mar 25, 2025, 1:50 PM
16' | Sandesh clears the danger
Sandesh Jhingan sent the ball over the line to clear off a looming danger following an attack from Jony, who entered the box from the right.
Mar 25, 2025, 1:48 PM
15' | India looks under pressure
In the opening quarter of this match, Bangladesh has received quite a few opportunities while India has yet to attempt a shot on goal.
Mar 25, 2025, 1:45 PM
11' | Goal-line clearence from Subhasish!
That was an unconventional error from Vishal Kaith, who wanted to release the attack, but Shakil Topu blocked the shot. The ball went back to Hridoy, who had an open goal in front of him, but his strike from the left was spectacularly blocked on the goal-line by Subhasish Bose!
Mar 25, 2025, 1:39 PM
7' | Robust challenge from Topu
Farukh Choudhary received the ball on the right flank, but Topu Barman made a no-nonsense challenge to clear the ball.
Mar 25, 2025, 1:36 PM
4' | Bheke clears
Hamza won the ball in the middle and led the attack upwards, but Rahul Bheke made a strong clearance.
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Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan, and coach Manolo Marquez along with Bangladesh skipper Jamal Bhuyan, and coach Javier Cabrera in the pre-match press conference on March 23 ahead of the match. (Image Credit | Bangladesh Football Federation)
Indian football fans can watch the live broadcast of the India vs Bangladesh match on Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The match will also be streamed live on the JioHotstar App and the JioHotstar website.
Mar 25, 2025, 11:00 AM
Match Details
Match: India vs Bangladesh
Tournament: 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Third & Final Round
Kerala Blasters reportedly hire Spanish tactician David Doniga as the new head coach
According to reports, former Panama and El Salvador manager David Doniga has been hired as the new head coach of Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC.
Indian Super League outfit Kerala Blasters have reportedly finalized appointing their new head coach for next season's edition of India's primary football tournament.
According to multiple reports, the Manjappadas have roped in former El Salvador managerDavid Doniga as their new head coach, while the contract negotiations are in the final stages.
Kerala Blasters have finalised their coach and are now into the final stages of contract negotiations. The club expects to have a coach in place in the next 2-3 days.#IndianFootball#ISL#KBFC
David Doniga will reportedly acquire the Kerala Blasters' hot-seat
Doniga during El Salvador's clash in a friendly against Argentina. (Image Credit | Getty)
David Doniga has a very impressive coaching career despite taking up jobs mostly as an assistant manager. The 43-year-old Spanish tactician has gathered experience in coaching across 6 countries: Spain, Kuwait, Ecuador, Panama, El Salvador, and Bolivia.
Leading El Salvador to the CONCACAF Nations League A is the most praiseworthy feat Doniga has achieved so far in his career. The Spanish mastermind became the head coach of El Salvador in January 2024 before getting sacked a year later, in February 2025.
In the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B Group A, El Salvador topped the group with five wins out of six games, earning promotion to League A, and earning qualification for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup as well under his managerial radar.
Interestingly, Doniga was on the sidelines when El Salvador faced world champions Argentina in a 0-3 defeat in Philadelphia, US on March 23, 2024. During his tenure, Doniga oversaw 14 matches with El Salvador, achieving 7 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses
Doniga served as an assistant coach in Kuwaiti football in 2021 and was appointed as an assistant to Thomas Christiansen on the Panama national team, where he also led the under-23 squad.
Doniga as Panama U-23 coach in 2023.
The Spanish manager also became a crucial tactical brain behind Panama's brilliant run in the third round of the 2022 World Cup qualifying, when Panama finished fifth on the table, missing out of the inter-continental play-off zone for only four points.
In 2022, he had a brief coaching stint with AD Nueve de Octubre in the Ecuadorian Liga Pro Serie A. After that, he worked with Sporting San Miguelito in Panamanian football from June to December 2023.
Doniga (third from the left) with Victor Sanchez (second from the left) while working for Deportivo de la Coruna. (Image Credit | MCS Sports)
However, Doniga has experience working in LaLiga as well, having assisted Victor Sanchez as an assistant coach for Real Betis between November 2016 to May 2017. He also assisted Victor for clubs such as Spanish sides Deportivo, Malaga, and Greek side Olympiacos in different short stints.
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