Football

I-League: Gokulam Kerala defeat Aizawl FC 3-0

This was Aizawl FC's fourth straight defeat in the league

2023-02-25T17:58:23.750789+00:00 IST

No game is tougher than derby: East Bengal FC head coach Stephen

The Red and Gold Brigade head into the Kolkata derby on the back of a gritty win against Mumbai City FC. Their previous outing saw them become the first side to inflict a home defeat on the Islanders this season, claiming their sixth win this campaign.

2023-02-25T17:21:52.237006+00:00 IST

Want to carry positive mindset for playoffs: Ivan Vukomanovic

The Yellow Army have already cemented their place in the playoffs despite losing their last two away games. Vukomanovic has set his sights on claiming three points in their final league game as he is determined to maintain their winning streak at home and go into the playoffs with a positive approach.

2023-02-25T16:27:22.011144+00:00 IST

You don't need motivation for matches like these: Juan Ferrando

The Mariners have guaranteed their place in the top six but will look for all three points to cement a place in the top four. The side currently sits fourth in the ISL standings with 31 points from 19 games. Expressing the importance of the Kolkata derby, Ferrando has his sights set on the result of Saturday's contest.

2023-02-25T11:01:22.506850+00:00 IST

We didn't deserve to lose: NorthEast United FC's Vincenzo Annese

The home team opened the scoring in the third minute with Rahim Ali breaking through and slotting past Arindam Bhattacharja. Both teams were separated by a solitary goal headed into half-time. The Marina Machans were top on the visitors in the opening phases of the second half only for Jordan Gil equalising for the Highlanders in the 52nd minute.

2023-02-25T10:36:21.407261+00:00 IST

FC Goa's Sadaoui urges fans to stick together ahead of Super Cup

With the Super Cup in sight, FC Goa fans will hope that Noah Sadaoui continues to fire on all cylinders, as the Club looks to defend their title from four years ago.

2023-02-25T10:33:39.399924+00:00 IST

Want to create something special at Chennaiyin FC: Thomas Brdaric

Brdaric overtook the Chennaiyin FC squad only in June 2022 and is keen on the project to build something special with the team. The CFC head coach demanded fans be patient and stick together.

2023-02-25T10:29:10.563361+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin FC snatch last-minute win against NorthEast United FC

Rahim Ali, Kwame Karikari, Anirudh Thapa and Sajal Bag were on the scoresheet as the Marina Machans clinched a third successive win for the first time this season and went level on points with FC Goa. Wilmar Gil bagged a brace and Parthi Gogoi scored another astonishing goal for the Highlanders but it was not enough to take something from the game.

2023-02-25T07:02:23.524179+00:00 IST

We saw it through, full credit to players: Simon Grayson

In an action-packed first half, both teams went level into the break after Iker Guarrotxena cancelled out Sivasakthi Narayanan's early opener. Both sides had their chances in the second half, but quickfire goals from Narayanan and substitute Pablo Perez sealed the tie in Bengaluru FC's favour

2023-02-24T18:24:37.849854+00:00 IST

East Bengal seek redemption as Mohun Bagan eye top-four finish

The Mariners will have a chance to confirm a top-four finish with a win. That is vital because it will hand ATK Mohun Bagan a home advantage in the initial playoff knockout round. On the other hand, the Torch Bearers can reclaim ninth place from Jamshedpur FC with a win

2023-02-24T18:21:21.945500+00:00 IST

Santosh Trophy:Services captain hopes to create history in Riyadh

For two teams, Railways and Services though, the Santosh Trophy serve a different purpose. Comprised of members in the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy, the Services football team has been one of the most successful in recent years, winning five of the last ten titles (in fact prior to this run, the team had only ever won the Santosh Trophy once, in 1960-61).

2023-02-24T18:19:30.274811+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin register 4-3 win against NorthEast United

Rahim Ali (3rd), Kwame Karikari (56th), Anirudh Thapa (62nd) and Sajal Bag (90+4th) were on target for the hosts while Wilmar Jordan (51st and 80th), Parthib Gogoi (74th) scored for the Highlanders

2023-02-24T18:16:42.044082+00:00 IST

We couldn't reach objective of being in playoffs: Carlos Pena

Both teams entered the field with a win in their mind, but for different reasons. A win would have given FC Goa a playoff spot, while a victory would help Bengaluru FC seal a place in the top four. And it was the home team who got the win and sealed a top-four spot, which will allow them to use the home advantage in the one-legged playoff fixture. A loss for FC Goa means that Odisha FC, with 30 points in their bag, qualified for the ISL playoffs for the first time.

2023-02-24T17:28:29.585885+00:00 IST

FC Goa's ISL campaign concludes with defeat to Bengaluru FC

Iker Guarrotxena scored his 11th goal of the season for FC Goa, but in the end, it offered them nothing but a consolation.

2023-02-24T05:11:19.217384+00:00 IST

I-League: Rajasthan United's winless streak ends in Imphal

Pushpender Kundu's tenth-placed side jumped ahead of NEROCA on the points table (22 points from 19 matches) to take eighth place with this victory

2023-02-23T18:10:31.772956+00:00 IST

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan aim to replicate home form

While Sreenidi has been in scintillating form at home, they have relatively struggled on the road, losing on two of their last three trips (1-2 to Mumbai Kenkre and 0-1 to Rajasthan United)

2023-02-23T18:10:02.937916+00:00 IST

Happy about job we have done until now: Vincenzo Annese

NorthEast United FC have witnessed an underwhelming season so far, registering just five points from 19 games this season and will finish the campaign at the bottom of the table. They have registered just one win all season.

2023-02-23T18:05:53.300008+00:00 IST

We let pressure get in our way, led to mistakes: Josep Gombau

After an even first half, Harry Sawyer and Ritwik Das scored for Jamshedpur FC in quick succession during the second half. The hosts created some big chances, but couldn't find the back of the net as they slumped to their eighth defeat of the season. Odisha FC just needed a point to qualify for the ISL playoffs, but now their top-six aspirations is not in their hands.

2023-02-23T18:00:07.850771+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC clinch 3-1 win over FC Goa

Sivasakthi Narayanan added two more goals to his season's tally and Pablo Perez came on to score the third for the Blues as they ended the Gaurs' playoff race and confirmed Odisha FC's entry as the sixth and final team in the playoffs.

2023-02-23T17:46:25.735347+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin aim to finish season with win against NorthEast United

Confidence is high in the Chennaiyin FC camp despite missing out on a playoff spot this season. The Marina Machans have won their last two games, securing back-to-back victories for the first time this season in the ISL.

2023-02-23T15:20:17.815045+00:00 IST

Panama defeat Paraguay 1-0, clinch FIFA Women's World Cup spot

The victory makes Panama the final team to qualify for the global sporting event, which will take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, 2023

2023-02-23T12:52:45.904995+00:00 IST