Football

Our best away performance since I have been here: NEUFC coach

Two quick-fire goals by Dimitrios Diamantakos in the span of three minutes at the end of the first half helped Kerala Blasters FC return to winning ways. No goals were scored in the second half after a stern performance from NorthEast United FC. The Highlanders created plenty chances as they went down fighting against a spirited Kerala Blasters FC team

2023-01-30T05:43:24.101034+00:00 IST

I-League: Churchill Brothers aim to regain consistency

Sudeva is winless even after 11 matches and the best they can do hereon is hurt the other teams by snatching away some points and avoiding relegation

2023-01-30T04:14:03.841594+00:00 IST

Gokulam Kerala in third spot after 1-0 win over Mumbai Kenkre

Sergio Mendigutxia once again made the difference for the defending champions with his 21st-minute goal. One of Vikas' innumerable overlaps right ended up with a beautiful floated cross to the far post. Mendigutxia snuck in to head it into the far corner of the net.

2023-01-30T03:46:35.896313+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters down NEUFC 2-0

The Greek striker scored two goals in two minutes in the first half to secure a 2-0 scoreline and three crucial points for the Blasters after they had lost their last two games

2023-01-30T03:38:47.402511+00:00 IST

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan FC down NEROCA 3-2

Sreenidi Deccan cruised to a two-goal lead at half-time following goals from usual suspects Faysal Shayesteh and David Castaneda. Rosenberg Gabriel looked to have sealed the three points after netting the third in the second half, but late goals from NEROCA's Michael Kporvi and Jourdain Fletcher made things interesting towards the end. Eventually, the hosts were able to see off the Orange Brigade's spirited fightback and come out victorious.

2023-01-30T03:37:43.444332+00:00 IST

FA Cup: Casemiro's brace sends Manchester United into fifth round

The Brazillian trio of Casemiro, Antony and Fred combined together to extend United's winning run to 11 matches at home.

2023-01-29T11:13:40.233537+00:00 IST

Football, a life changer for two Jharkhand girls

To the two young girls, football is the true life changer -- it gives them deep mental peace and satisfaction. Football, more than anything else, provides them with positive vibes.

2023-01-29T09:24:58.919489+00:00 IST

FA Cup: Son's brace guides Tottenham to 3-0 win over Preston

In his 17 previous outings for his country South Korea and his club, Son had managed to score only one goal. But five minutes into the second half and 19 minutes later in the 69th minute, he unleashed two brilliant strikes that helped his side keep hopes of a trophy alive. They have not won a trophy for 15 years, having won the League Cup back in the 2007-08 season after defeating Chelsea

2023-01-29T08:17:10.216759+00:00 IST

After two defeats, it's up to us to react: Ivan Vukomanovic

The Blasters need eleven points from their last six matches to seal a playoff berth for a second successive season and the Serbian head coach has urged his team to approach their final six matches with the right attitude.

2023-01-29T06:31:15.642301+00:00 IST

Will try to play our style: NorthEast United FC's Vincenzo Annese

NorthEast United FC returns to action after a break of 10 days following a 4-0 defeat to Mumbai City FC away from home. The Highlanders will be desperate to claim their first away victory of the season.

2023-01-29T04:43:06.067961+00:00 IST

We will fight until end to be in playoffs: Odisha FC Josep Gombau

After the victory on Saturday, ATK Mohun Bagan reclaims the third spot in the ISL points table, overtaking FC Goa and having a game in hand. Meanwhile, Odisha FC slipped out of the playoff spot after a fourth defeat in their last five matches. The Juggernauts are placed in the seventh spot on the ISL points table.

2023-01-29T03:52:23.433150+00:00 IST

Win over Odisha good for our confidence, mentality: Juan Ferrando

Dimitri Petratos scored in each half to help ATK Mohun Bagan return to winning ways. Though ATK Mohun Bagan won with a scoreline of 2-0, it could have been a much more convincing victory, had the hosts converted their chances.

2023-01-29T03:05:38.774764+00:00 IST

Sivasakthi Narayanan has a long way to go, says Bengaluru FC head

Like the previous games, Bengaluru FC were solid in the defence and penetrated the opposition with quick counterattacks. One such move led to the opening goal from Sivasakthi Narayanan. The defensive lapses of Chennaiyin FC didn't help them as Narayanan netted the second and Rohit Kumar extended the lead to 3-0 by capitalising on those mistakes

2023-01-28T18:03:52.157988+00:00 IST

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan moves to third place after 2-0 win

Dimitri Petratos bagged a brace to end the Mariners' two-game goalless spell. The loss, combined with Bengaluru FC's win earlier in the day, dropped Odisha FC out of the playoff spots with a game in hand

2023-01-28T17:40:48.541518+00:00 IST

Sudeva Delhi enters U17 Youth Cup final, downs Chennaiyin FC

The tie-breaker was applied after the teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time. In the Final, the Delhi side will clash against Classic Football Academy

2023-01-28T17:07:10.164946+00:00 IST

I-League: Counterattacking TRAU FC downs Rajasthan United 2-1

This result takes TRAU up to the third spot on the I-League table with 22 points from 13 matches, while Rajasthan United are languishing at seventh position with 18 points from 13.

2023-01-28T16:47:15.391416+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC downs playoff aspirants Chennaiyin FC 3-1

The win, their fourth in a row, put them into the top six for the first time since Matchweek 2 of the season, and created a five-point cushion between themselves and Chennaiyin FC

2023-01-28T16:37:00.915619+00:00 IST

I-League: Gokulam Kerala set to host Mumbai Kenkre FC

Following a home defeat against TRAU (1-2), Gokulam Kerala made a spirited comeback to record a 2-0 win against Real Kashmir in their first game at the EMS Stadium this season. The last two seasons' champions will be up against the Mumbai outfit at the same venue and would certainly be looking for an encore of the previous match

2023-01-28T15:17:34.327234+00:00 IST

ISL: Kerala Blasters aim to break into top-three, host NorthEast

The Blasters are currently in fourth place and a point behind FC Goa with two games in hand

2023-01-28T15:00:01.993062+00:00 IST

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan aim to regain form against NEROCA FC

The home side have gone through quite a few ups and downs in the month of January. While they started 2023 on a happy note defeating Kenkre FC by a solitary goal, the result was reversed in the next outing as Sreenidi Deccan lost by an identical margin against Rajasthan United. The defeat was followed by a resounding 4-0 victory against current league toppers RoundGlass Punjab but the unexpected 1-2 defeat against Kenkre spoiled Sreenidi's party. The loss against Kenkre hit them hard as it brought them down to second place in the league table for the moment. With 29 points from 13 matches, the Punjab side now stand four points ahead of Sreenidi, who too have played 13 games so far

2023-01-28T14:04:31.249366+00:00 IST