Football

ISL: Players showed their mentality, says Odisha FC coach

Cleiton Silva opened the scoring of the match in the 10th minute, only for Diego Mauricio to score the equaliser. Nandhakumar Sekar scored the second goal of the night for the Juggernauts at the end of first half to send the home team into the half-time break with the lead. Mauricio added another one soon after the break. The Brazilian's two goals and an assist helped the team register a thrilling comeback win against East Bengal FC

2023-01-08T02:51:24.632823+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha FC down EBFC 3-1, end four-game winless streak

Odisha FC fell behind early in the first half at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, but gave their home support much to cheer about as they outscored East Bengal FC for the remainder of the game

2023-01-08T02:50:26.447154+00:00 IST

ISL: Making it to top six would take a miracle, says EBFC coach

Cleiton Silva gave East Bengal FC the lead with a fine goal, but Odisha FC staged an impressive comeback as Diego Mauricio's brace and Nandhakumar Sekar's strike saw the Kalinga Warriors return to winning ways. The result sees Odisha FC leapfrog FC Goa on the fifth spot while the Red & Golds continue to stay ninth in the league standings

2023-01-08T02:49:51.276273+00:00 IST

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan FC secure 1-0 win over Mumbai Kenkre FC

The scoreline says 1-0 but does not reflect the home team's complete dominance over the midfield, led by Afghan recruit Faysal Shayesteh, who scored the only goal and picked up the Hero of the Match award. The Deccan Warriors had 15 shots on goal, compared to just four by their opponents, and enjoyed 66 per cent possession

2023-01-08T02:48:55.811601+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC make second-half comeback to secure 2-2 draw

In a game where a win would have put them one point off the final playoff spot, Chennaiyin FC was kept at bay by the home side despite dominating possession and creating more chances, and had to ultimately settle for a point

2023-01-08T02:46:59.069641+00:00 IST

AIFF draws up roadmap for 2047

The long-due roadmap, 'Vision 2047', hopes that in the country's centenary year of independence, India will also emerge as a new powerhouse of Asian football.

2023-01-07T18:10:10.112095+00:00 IST

FA Cup: Manchester United storm past Everton in 3-1 win

England forward Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form and scored consecutively in his fifth game to help his team to a win. The Red Devils couldn't have asked for a more dominating start, with United's forwards combining brilliantly for the first goal. Anthony Martial controlled the ball well to feed it to Rashford, who outpaced his marker before finding Antony rushing in at the far post.

2023-01-07T07:01:07.644228+00:00 IST

I-League: Sreenidi Deccan set to host Mumbai Kenkre

Sreenidi Deccan went into the winter break holding a two-point lead and will look to extend the gap when they take on Mumbai Kenkre FC. Both teams have come into this fixture having won their last game, prior to the break. The Deccan Warriors beat NEROCA away from home by a solitary goal, while Kenkre picked up a thrilling comeback win against Real Kashmir FC (2-1) at Cooperage stadium.

2023-01-07T03:33:27.631333+00:00 IST

I-League: Mohammedan Sporting, Rajasthan United share points

For the fourth match this season, the Kolkata side failed to hold on to their lead, adding just one point to their kitty. Joseph, however, moved up to joint-third in the list of top scorers with his fourth goal.

2023-01-07T03:20:35.692633+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC secure 2-1 win over Northeast United FC

Brazilian defender Alan Costa was the hero for Bengaluru FC once again, scoring in identical fashion with a header to seal all three points on the road and complete the double for his team.

2023-01-07T03:15:40.828342+00:00 IST

ISL: We need to be more ruthless, clinical, says Bengaluru FC

A cagey first half set up the match for a beautiful finish as Sivasakthi Narayanan opened the scoring for Bengaluru FC in the 50th minute. Romain Philippoteaux bagged the equaliser for the Highlanders in the 66th minute, only for Grayson's men to take home all three points thanks to an injury-time goal from Alan Costa

2023-01-07T02:58:44.330451+00:00 IST

ISL: Sad, painful to lose in additional time, says NEUFC coach

Bengaluru FC forward Sivasakthi Narayanan opened the scoring in the second half, but the home side's French midfielder Romain Philippoteaux equalised in the 66th minute. Alan Costa, who had netted the winner in the reverse fixture, scored the winner once again in injury time to give Bengaluru FC the victory and a much-needed three points in their bid to qualify for the playoffs

2023-01-07T02:52:50.043060+00:00 IST

ISL: Playoffs challenge on line as Chennaiyin take on Jamshedpur

Chennaiyin have a game in hand against both these teams and two wins in their next two games could propel them straight into the playoffs zone on the standings.

2023-01-06T16:23:07.875824+00:00 IST

Former Italy, Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58

Vialli was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer for the first time in 2017 and again in 2021, shortly after Italy's Euro 2020 victory.

2023-01-06T12:28:52.804963+00:00 IST

EPL: Riyad Mahrez scores as Manchester City edge Chelsea 1-0

After a lacklustre first half, City eventually upped the ante in the second half and finally scored when two substitutes combined, with Riyad Mahrez tucking in Jack Grealish's low cross in the 63rd minute.

2023-01-06T07:14:06.645902+00:00 IST

Ronaldo's debut at Al Nassr in Saudi Pro League faces delay

Ronaldo will have to wait 24 hours to find out whether his debut for Al Nassr would be delayed till the end of January.

2023-01-06T06:34:42.243037+00:00 IST

If we play this way, we won't lose many games: FC Goa's Pena

FC Goa head coach Pena was proud of the performance of the team and backed the players to keep the same mentality and perform the way they did.

2023-01-06T04:17:45.862104+00:00 IST

We didn't play a good game: Hyderabad FC head coach Marquez

Marquez admitted that FC Goa were the better side in the first half and that Hyderabad FC took control of the game only after the equaliser.

2023-01-06T04:09:26.004195+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC look to sort offense against NorthEast United FC

Both sides have had their share of struggles this season. NorthEast United FC sit at the bottom of the ISL table with just one win all season, whereas Bengaluru FC sit in 9th place with 10 points on the board.

2023-01-06T03:22:39.658291+00:00 IST

Bartholomew's hat-trick gives Hyderabad FC 3-1 win over FC Goa

Ogbeche, who had previously scored only three goals in the season coming into the game, put Hyderabad FC in front on two occasions before sealing the result at the end.

2023-01-06T02:23:44.405650+00:00 IST

We can still go on a good run: Bengaluru FC's Simon Grayson

The Blues have suffered four defeats in the last five fixtures which have led them to drop down to the ninth position on the ISL points table. Simon Grayson's men are nine points off the playoffs spot and a victory against NorthEast United FC, who languish in the last spot will help the team start a positive run in the second half of the season.

2023-01-05T18:29:06.127866+00:00 IST