Football

Glad to beat league champions Mumbai City FC: Sunil Chhetri

The striker didn't leave a single stone unturned and marked his first game of 2023 with a stunning headed goal against his favourite opposition, Mumbai City FC.

2023-02-16T13:29:10.141909+00:00 IST

Good lesson for us: Des Buckingham on Mumbai City FC's defeat

The first half produced a great tactical battle from both teams, but the Blues slowly took charge of the proceedings in the second half. Sunil Chhetri opened the scoring for the Blues in the 57th minute with a free header off a corner kick.

2023-02-16T04:45:09.681413+00:00 IST

To beat Mumbai City is unbelievable achievement: Simon Grayson

Suni Chhetri opened the scoring for Grayson's side in the 57th minute from a close-range header from a corner. Javi Hernandez doubled the lead for the home team in the 70th minute.

2023-02-16T04:22:01.275678+00:00 IST

Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-1, take Premier League top spot

Erling Haaland's 26th goal of the season and a goal from Jack Grealish in the 72nd minute secured a victory for Pep Guardiola's team in a thrilling match that lived up to its hype at the Emirates Stadium.

2023-02-16T04:14:53.755792+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC end Mumbai City FC's 18-match unbeaten run

In ending that prolific streak, the best ever in ISL history, the Blues also made a big move towards sealing a playoff spot with their seventh win in a row with Sunil Chhetri leading from the front.

2023-02-15T17:55:50.785098+00:00 IST

Santosh Trophy: Manipur rout mighty Bengal to stay alive

A Manipur team stung by the defeat to Meghalaya in their previous game ran rampant against a hapless Bengal side at the Kalinga Stadium in the evening kick-off. The loss means Bengal is knocked out of the competition, with two games yet to play.

2023-02-15T17:33:22.284837+00:00 IST

Unstoppable Delhi FC storm into Futsal Championship semi-finals

The match between the two top sides in Group A was expected to be a well-contested one. On the contrary, Delhi FC took control of the proceedings right from the beginning and emerged with an easy 14-4 victory. They have won all five of their matches so far to take their points tally to 15.

2023-02-15T17:22:19.369065+00:00 IST

ISL: FC Goa host Chennaiyin FC in must-win game for playoffs

In nine home games in the ISL this season, FC Goa have won six and lost three. The third defeat came this past weekend when Carlos Pena's men went down against Mumbai City FC in an eight-goal blockbuster.

2023-02-15T15:20:38.659720+00:00 IST

Need to focus on what depends on us: FC Goa coach Carlos Pena

The Gaurs sit in sixth position of the league table and would be looking to secure the three points which will bring them closer to a seat in the top six.

2023-02-15T15:19:42.953619+00:00 IST

We need to continue playing with confidence: Simon Grayson

Bengaluru FC will be looking to consolidate their place in the top six with a win against the shield winners Mumbai City FC. The Blues are in the fifth spot with 28 points in the ISL standings.

2023-02-15T13:45:02.713824+00:00 IST

ATK Mohun Bagan's Juan Ferrando urges players to step up

After bagging an important three points, Hyderabad FC confirmed a second-place finish in the league table with two games remaining. Meanwhile, ATK Mohun Bagan continue to remain fourth on the points table, only one point above seventh-placed Odisha FC, with 28 points from 18 games.

2023-02-15T11:15:40.270996+00:00 IST

We played with a lot of order: Hyderabad FC coach

A late Bartholomew Ogbeche winner meant Hyderabad FC not only went home with three points, but also secured second place in the ISL standings. They now have 39 points in the bag after 17 games. Meanwhile, the Mariners remain in the fourth spot with 28 points and drop further down in the race for playoffs.

2023-02-15T04:11:57.572365+00:00 IST

I-League: Struggling Rajasthan United, Gokulam Kerala set to go

While things looked good for Rajasthan United in the early stages of the season, they have been one of the league's worst performers after the winter break. The Desert Warriors have picked up just one win in the last seven games, and have lost the last five in a row. They have now stumbled down to tenth position, just four points above the relegation zone.

2023-02-15T04:10:57.960924+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC confirm second-place finish following 1-0 win

Bartholomew Ogbeche came on as a substitute and scored the only goal of the match in the 86th minute as the Mariners went three successive games without a win for the first time this season, and are now only one point ahead of seventh-placed Odisha FC

2023-02-15T03:33:41.236214+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC aim to consolidate fifth place position

Morale is high for a Bengaluru FC side that extended their winning streak in the ISL to six games this past weekend, their longest-ever streak. A much-needed victory against arch-rivals Kerala Blasters FC handed the Blues the bragging rights and lofted them back up into the playoff spots.

2023-02-15T03:27:23.915095+00:00 IST

76th National Football C'ships: Services upset Bengal, Meghalaya,

Despite a bright start, where they pressed high and harried Services off the ball, Bengal was, for the most part, outthought if not outplayed by a Services team that is proving to be as clinical as they are classy

2023-02-14T13:13:55.369147+00:00 IST

It will be difficult game: Hyderabad's Manolo Marquez

Following a 3-1 defeat to Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the reigning ISL champions, who are currently positioned second in the league standings, are yet to secure their second place in the table.

2023-02-14T09:14:39.598783+00:00 IST

Premier League: Liverpool end four-game winless run

Manager Jurgen Klopp promised fans that good times would return to the club if they kept faith ahead of the derby and the Reds surely proved that faith in them was well-placed as they outfought Everton from start to finish.

2023-02-14T05:21:28.655492+00:00 IST

I-League: Sudeva Delhi earn second win, down Mumbai Kenkre

The win took Sudeva Delhi to nine points from 16 matches, while Mumbai Kenkre's hopes of moving out of the relegation zone took a big hit as they remained on 14 points after 17 games in the I-League

2023-02-14T04:57:35.892772+00:00 IST

RoundGlass Punjab join Sreenidi Deccan on top of table

Chencho Gyeltshen's solo run early in the second half which resulted in the only goal of the match, was enough for RoundGlass Punjab to hand Aizawl FC their second defeat at home. A win for the Warriors also means they now have 37 points, the same as leaders Sreenidhi Deccan, who are currently in the first place due to their goal difference.

2023-02-14T04:56:46.015702+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC aim to seal second place finish

The Mariners were placed relatively comfortably in the playoff spots for most of the season, but have managed only one win in their last five games. They have managed to hold on to a spot in the top four but were equalled on points by Bengaluru FC this past weekend. However, they do have a game in hand against Bengaluru FC and will be looking to restore an advantage on the board to avoid any jitters in the closing stages, where they face Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters before the Kolkata derby to end this phase

2023-02-14T04:55:57.413628+00:00 IST