Three second-half goals by Manglenthang Kipgen, Bede Osuji, and Dani Ramírez propelled Punjab FC to a dramatic 3-2 win over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26. The victory keeps Punjab FC in contention for the title.
Punjab FC’s Kipgen, Osuji, and Ramírez found the net, overshadowing goals from Suhair VP and Kartik Hantal for Odisha FC. Bede Osuji’s standout performance earned him the Player of the Match award for his impact in the attack.
With this win, Punjab FC climbed to fourth place in the standings with 22 points from 12 matches, on par with East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Meanwhile, Odisha FC remains in 12th place with 10 points from the same number of matches.
Punjab FC dominated possession early on, with players like Samir Zeljković and Dani Ramírez orchestrating the midfield. Despite their control, Punjab struggled to breach Odisha’s solid defense led by Edwin Vanspaul and Lalthathanga Khawlhring.
Bede Osuji was a key figure in Punjab’s attacking moves, coming close to scoring on multiple occasions. Punjab’s persistence paid off in the second half, with Kipgen, Osuji, and Ramírez sealing a crucial victory for the team.
