The Mariners commenced their ISL 2023-24 season with an impressive undefeated streak in the initial seven matches, showcasing a remarkable brand of football. However, things took a downturn for the Kolkata giants in December.
Punjab FC will clash with Bengaluru FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the first match of the Saturday doubleheader of the year, of the Indian Super League (ISL).
After a few disappointing campaigns, the team turned a new chapter with the appointment of former Bengaluru FC head coach Carles Cuadrat as their tactician.
Dimitrios Diamantakos, the league's leading goal-scorer, bagged his 10th strike of the season by tapping in a cross by Nihal Sudeesh in the 10th minute of the encounter.
Skipper Maninder Singh's 11 points, ably supported by protege Nitin Kumar's 13 points, made the Bengal Warriors proud with exceptional Super 10s to seal an impressive 38-45 win over the Dabang Delhi K.C. at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Friday.
Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan's marvellous partnership of 215 runs helped India Under-19 to a total of 297 runs with the loss of five wickets after the completion of 50 overs in their second Super Six fixture against Nepal on Friday.
Heading into the game on Friday, Odisha FC will look to avenge their last league loss while the Blasters will attempt to repeat their feat of downing the star-studded side.
In a thrilling encounter that marked the return of FC Goa's campaign in the second half of Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24, the Gaurs showcased their dominance, clinching a well-deserved 2-0 away victory over Hyderabad FC at the Gachibowli Stadium.