Football

ISL: Northeast United FC clinch one point following 3-3 draw with

East Bengal FC is now two points behind their next opponents, Chennaiyin FC, and effectively at the end of their playoff race. The Marina Arena host that encounter on February 12. NorthEast United FC is now guaranteed a bottom-placed finish, but will be looking to spoil the playoff party for Odisha FC when the two sides meet on February 17

2023-02-09T03:04:03.585041+00:00 IST

ISL: We deserved all three points, Northeast United FC coach

Despite a flurry of attacks from NorthEast United FC in the opening stages of the game, it was East Bengal FC who drew first blood in the game, thanks to a clinical header by Cleiton Silva. At the half-hour mark, Parthib Gogoi levelled the scores for the visitors with a thunderous volley. And three minutes later, Jithin MS finished off a brilliant move to make it 2-1 for the Highlanders

2023-02-09T02:47:21.382286+00:00 IST

Every Match crucial as RoundGlass Punjab takes on Gokulam Kerala

RGPFC will have to play their best game against a strong side who will have the full backing of the home support in the football-crazy region of Kerala. The goal-scoring responsibilities of the team has been on Luka Majcen who has scored 9 goals already.

2023-02-08T17:15:42.385385+00:00 IST

We can make it difficult for East Bengal: NorthEast's Vincenzo

With just three games remaining in the league, the Highlanders are placed at the bottom of the table with four points and will hope to finish the season in a strong way.

2023-02-08T08:37:02.796518+00:00 IST

East Bengal hosts NorthEast amidst playoffs opportunity in mind

Three points for the Torch Bearers will bring them level on points with the Marina Machans before facing them this Sunday. The Highlanders, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points away from home this season.

2023-02-08T07:57:27.945008+00:00 IST

SAFF U20 Women's C'ship: India lose 1-3 to Nepal, fail to make it

Bangladesh finished the Group Stage with seven points from three matches, with Nepal coming in at second with six points, while India garnered four

2023-02-08T05:22:00.331001+00:00 IST

Churchill Brothers clinch 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting

The morning did not show the day in this match. It was Mohammedan Sporting who seized the early initiative, earning the first corner of the match in the third minute and almost making it 1-0 two minutes later. Sheikh Faiaz, who was a livewire down the right, got into the box and could have gone for it himself but decided to pass to Mirlan Murzaev. He was under pressure from defender Ponif Vaz and could only hit the post.

2023-02-08T04:35:48.597372+00:00 IST

I-League: TRAU FC's winning streak at home broken after 1-2 loss

An often tempestuous game was decided basically by goals filled with flair and goal- clearances dripping in courage. On a day where Sreenidi's top scorer David Castaneda had a quiet game, fullback Asheer Akhtar headed the Deccan Warriors into the lead in the first half. That goal came against the run of play, TRAU dominating possession against an uncharacteristically off-colour Sreenidi side.

2023-02-08T04:15:20.667022+00:00 IST

ISL: Were good...deserved a point at least, says Chennaiyin coach

The Marina Machans opened the scoring inside the first five minutes with midfielder Abdenaseer El Khayati, but the home side cancelled out the opening goal after Adrian Luna scored in the first half. Rahul KP scored the second goal and the eventual winner in the second half for the Blasters, which took them to 31 points from 17 games and cemented their position in third place in the ISL standings. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC stayed seven points adrift of the top six with 18 points from 17 games and extended their winless run to eight games.

2023-02-08T03:56:11.589421+00:00 IST

First-half performance one of our best: Kerala Blasters coach

The win put Kerala Blasters four points ahead of FC Goa and ATK Mohun Bagan in third place in the ISL standings. Vukomanovic breathed a huge sigh of relief and believes they are now in a much better position

2023-02-08T03:24:12.361806+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters dent Chennaiyin's playoff hopes with 2-1 win

Three points puts Kerala Blasters four points clear of FC Goa and ATK Mohun Bagan in third place. The Blasters could confirm their playoff qualification against arch-rivals Bengaluru FC in their next game on February 11. Chennaiyin FC's playoff race is now down to only a mathematical possibility. The Marina Machans will face East Bengal FC next on February 12, who could be equal on points with them with a win on Wednesday against NorthEast United FC

2023-02-08T03:03:41.648261+00:00 IST

Tri-Nation FIFA Friendly: India to play Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic

This will be the first time that India Senior National Team will be playing in Imphal as the Federation looks to spread the outreach of the beautiful game throughout the country in line with its strategic roadmap, Vision 2047

2023-02-07T17:47:11.396870+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC set to lock horns against Kerala Blasters FC

Head coach Thoams Brdaric will be aware that anything less than a win against the Blasters will mean that his team will have to rely on the other contenders slipping up in the final three games

2023-02-07T09:32:09.455351+00:00 IST

Kerala, Goa to play opening match of Santosh Trophy final round

Later, Odisha, hosting the tournament for the first time since May 2012, will play Maharashtra, while eight-time champions Punjab battle it out against Karnataka at the 7th Battalion Ground; both matches are set to kick off at 3 PM IST

2023-02-07T09:22:33.056425+00:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi receives Lionel Messi jersey as gift

After finishing all square at the end of the second half of extra time, Argentina won the final 4-2 on penalties.

2023-02-07T05:48:51.305363+00:00 IST

Will get more points if we play with this intensity: Josep Gombau

The result means that Odisha FC continue to remain a point behind sixth-placed Bengaluru FC while FC Goa move to fourth. Gombau felt that his side were the better team in the first half and stated it was difficult to get back in the game after the red card to Panwar.

2023-02-07T04:57:39.261409+00:00 IST

We give value to this point: FC Goa's Carlos Pena on draw

The Gaurs went ahead as early as the second minute of the game when Noah Sadaoui broke forward and slotted past Amrinder Singh.

2023-02-07T04:13:17.503411+00:00 IST

Manchester City charged by League for 'fair play breaches'

The league confirmed that a number of alleged breaches between all the aforementioned seasons have been referred to an independent commission with the conclusion of a four-year investigation

2023-02-06T18:22:28.569626+00:00 IST

At 3rd pot now but there are no guarantees: Kerala Blasters coach

Despite just one win in the last four matches, Kerala Blasters FC is well-placed to reach the playoffs but the Serbian cautioned his team not to take their position on the table for granted.

2023-02-06T18:19:10.278727+00:00 IST

I-League: Mohammedan Sporting to host Churchill Brothers

Since putting three past Mumbai Kenkre, Mohammedan Sporting have failed to score in their last three games, most recently in a goalless draw with TRAU on Friday

2023-02-06T18:13:39.681081+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC held to 1-1 draw against FC Goa

First-half goals from Noah Sadaoui and Diego Mauricio had set up a big second half for the two playoff contenders who will, nonetheless, likely be happy with a result that didn't damage either of their prospects. The result put Odisha FC level on matches with Bengaluru FC, but a point behind sixth place, while FC Goa remain in fourth. Odisha FC stay at home to face Hyderabad FC on Friday, while FC Goa head back home to face Mumbai City FC on Saturday.

2023-02-06T17:13:04.197746+00:00 IST