New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season is witnessing a subtle but significant shift with Indian goal-scorers taking on the mantle to slot the ball home with accuracy.For years, the narrative around goal-scoring in the ISL has been dominated by foreign forwards, clinical finishers brought in to deliver results. While that trend continues, this season has introduced a refreshing counterpoint as Indian attackers step up and find the back of the net with growing consist…
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Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Bengaluru FC’s clash against Odisha FC was a tale of territorial dominance punctuated by moments of clinical opportunism and agonizing near-misses. Forced to adapt due to injuries to Ashique Kuruniyan and Nikhil Poojary, head coach Pep Muñoz handed starts to Sivasakthi Narayanan and Ricky Meetei, and the reshuffled Blues immediately took control. The opening 20 minutes was a masterclass in possession, with Bengaluru hogging over 80% of the ball, yet the breakthrough re…
Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) East Bengal FC put up a strong fight with 10 players to hold Bengaluru FC to an exciting 3-3 draw in one of the most thrilling matches of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday. Bengaluru FC scored first in the 12th minute. Ashique Kuruniyan completed a fantastic solo run with a powerful shot into the top corner. East Bengal quickly responded, with Anwar Ali leveling the score in the 21st minute with an impressive back volley af…
Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Francisco Feuillassier scored a late goal to lead a spirited second-half comeback, which saw Kerala Blasters FC secure their first victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season with a 2-1 win against 10-man Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.After an own goal from Fallou Ndiaye handed Bengaluru the lead, Víctor Bertomeu restored parity before substitute Feuillassier struck the decisive winner.The result lifts Kerala Blasters…
Bengaluru, April 3 (IANS) The Blues will look to continue their winning run when they travel to Fatorda to take on an unbeaten FC Goa side in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday.When both teams met here during the league stage, the hosts handed the Blues their first defeat of the 24/25 season. This time around, the Gaurs, after being the only undefeated side in this truncated season so far, sit one place below the visitors on the table in sixt…
Kochi, March 31 (IANS) Ryan Williams and Akash Mishra scored in each half of the match as India prevailed over past Hong Kong 2-1, to end their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaign on a high at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Tuesday. With this, India recorded their first win at Kochi.Early strikes from debutant Williams and a second-half goal by left-back Mishra ensured the Blue Tigers secured their first win of the qualifying campaign. India ended th…
Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) A second-half brace from Braian Sanchez helped Bengaluru FC secure a 3-1 victory over Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. Earlier in the first half, Ashique Kuruniyan put Bengaluru FC in front before Alfred Planas equalised for Inter Kashi.The Blues climbed to fourth in the standings with 11 points from six matches, while Inter Kashi remained eleventh with five points. Braian Sánchez was adjudged the Play…
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) First-half strikes by Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan gave visitors Bengaluru FC a 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club, in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) in Kolkata on Saturday. Mahitosh Roy reduced the deficit for the home side in the second half, but that was not enough in the end.The win moved The Blues up to fifth on the table with seven points, while Mohammedan were left searching for their first points from the campai…
Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) The floodlights at Sree Kanteerava Stadium are prepared to illuminate this Friday as former champions Bengaluru FC host Punjab FC in an important match of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season.The visiting ‘Shers’ come for their second straight away game, aiming to recover after a close 1-0 defeat to Jamshedpur FC. Meanwhile, the Blues play their third match of the season, eager to sharpen their finishing after a tough 1-1 draw with NorthEast United. An intense co…
Bengaluru, Feb 15 (IANS) Former Champions Bengaluru FC made a winning start in the Indian Super League 2025-26 season, riding on a goal in each half from N Sivasakthi and Sunil Chhetri to beat Sporting Club Delhi 2-0 in Match 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.The win makes the Blues the third side, after champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday and Jamshedpur FC earlier in the day, to post wins from their respective opening encounters.The hosts had a lively start to th…