I-League qualifiers: Bhawanipore FC, Mohammedan Sporting win as sporting action resumes after COVID-19 hiatus
4 years, 2 months ago

I-League qualifiers: Bhawanipore FC, Mohammedan Sporting win as sporting action resumes after COVID-19 hiatus

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Bhawanipore FC produced an impressive counter-attacking football to prevail over the side from Bengaluru in the first match of the five-team round-robin tournament whose winner will book the lone spot in the I-League beginning in December. Kolkata: City-based Bhawanipore FC defeated FC Bengaluru United 2-0 in the opening match of I-League qualifiers played behind closed doors on Thursday, marking the resumption of sporting activity in the country after a seven-month coronavirus-forced hiatus. Earlier in the day, Bhawanipore head coach Shankarlal Chakraborty showed his tactical acumen, starting with a three-man defence which withstood a bright start by FC Bengaluru United. The first clear opportunity fell to FC Bengaluru United in the 21st minute when Bhawanipore custodian Shilton Paul came off his line while trying to punch the ball for a corner but could not connect cleanly.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Borja Herrera's hat-trick powers FC Goa to ISL season's first win

New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City resigns Bengaluru FC to humiliating 4-0 defeat

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Durand Cup 2023: Mumbai City FC sails past Mohammedan Sporting in its opening game

The Hindu  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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India Today  

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ISL 2022-23: Alan Costa's late header hands Bengaluru FC 2-1 win over NEUFC

Firstpost  

Guwahati: Alan Costa scored a late header as Bengaluru FC defeated Northeast United FC 2-1 in an Indian Super League match here on Friday. Brazilian defender Costa was the hero for Bengaluru once again, scoring in identical fashion with a header to seal all three points for his side. Chhetri, who came on as a substitute, came very close to …

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News 18  

NEROCA FC picked up their first win of Hero I-League 2022-23 season on Friday, defeating Sudeva Delhi FC by a 1-0 margin at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal, Manipur. Jourdain Fletcher’s long-range shot proved to be the difference between the two teams as the hosts got their first win of the new campaign, while Sudeva suffered their second loss …

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ISL 2022-23: Mumbai City FC thrashes Bengaluru FC 4-0 to remain unbeaten

The Hindu  

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ISL 2022-23: Alan Costa Nets Winner as Bengaluru FC Beat NorthEast United FC 1-0

News 18  

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ISL 2022-23: Bengaluru FC beats NorthEast United FC 1-0 after late header from Costa
2 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2022-23: Bengaluru FC beats NorthEast United FC 1-0 after late header from Costa

The Hindu  

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Gokulam Kerala make I-League history
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Gokulam Kerala make I-League history

Hindustan Times  

After putting three past Ukraine, Gennaro Gattuso was asked how Italy would deal with playing the 2006 World Cup semi-final against hosts Germany. GKFC’s bid to draw Mohammedan Sporting in and hit on the break almost worked when goalkeeper Zothanmawia was in no man’s land after a high ball found Jourdain Fletcher. GKFC thought they had done that in the …

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News 18  

Bengaluru FC and FC Goa registered clinical victories over Reliance Foundation Young Champs and Chennaiyin FC respectively, as the first-ever Reliance Foundation Development League got underway across two grounds here on Friday. Bengaluru FC beat RF Young Champs 2-0 with goals from midfielder Bekey Oram and substitute striker Rahul Raju on either side of halftime at the Benaulim ground following …

ISL 2021-22: Bengaluru, SC East Bengal share points after 1-1 draw
2 years, 11 months ago

ISL 2021-22: Bengaluru, SC East Bengal share points after 1-1 draw

India TV News  

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ISL 2021-22: Chennaiyin FC pips NorthEast United FC 2-1 with goals from Thapa and Chhangte
3 years ago

ISL 2021-22: Chennaiyin FC pips NorthEast United FC 2-1 with goals from Thapa and Chhangte

The Hindu  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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News 18  

The seventh match of the I-League Qualifiers 2021 was the setting of a pulsating encounter between FC Bengaluru United and debutants Madan Maharaj FC which finished 3-3 at the Bangalore Football Stadium. Madan Maharaj took a 2-0 lead through a brace from striker Shubham Bhowmick, before being pegged back to 2-2 by goals from Sanju Pradhan and Arun Kumar. Madan …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Durand Cup 2021: Mohammedan Sporting beats FC Bengaluru United to reach the final

The Hindu  

Mohammedan Sporting scored two goals in the extra time against a 10-man FC Bengaluru United to win 4-2 in the first semifinal of the Durand Cup, at Salt Lake Stadium on Monday. This charged up Mohammedan Sporting to go for more and, the FCBU citadel fell for the second time in the 38th minute when Faisal Ali made the most …

Durand Cup: Mohammedan Sporting overwhelms CRPF to reach quarters
3 years, 3 months ago

Durand Cup: Mohammedan Sporting overwhelms CRPF to reach quarters

The Hindu  

Former champion Mohammedan Sporting proved too good for Central Reserve Police Force, winning 5-1 in a Durand Cup Group A contest at the Kalyani Stadium on Friday. Azharuddin Mallick and Marcus Joseph shared four goals while substitute Brandon Vanlalremdika provided the finishing touch in stoppage time to help Sporting cruise to its second successive win and secure a quarterfinal berth …

I-League: Gokulam Kerala moves top with win; TRAU, Churchill play out draw
3 years, 9 months ago

I-League: Gokulam Kerala moves top with win; TRAU, Churchill play out draw

The Hindu  

Ghanaian forward Dennis Antwi’s brilliant brace helped Gokulam Kerala FC record a 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting in a I-League championship round match at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday. GKFC totaled 26 points to tie with Tiddim Road Athletic Union and Churchill Brothers, but leapfrogged both on better head-to-head results to take the top spot. GKFC played with purpose and …

ISL 2020-21 news: Luis Machado penalty helps NorthEast United FC hold Chennaiyin FC 3-3
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21 news: Luis Machado penalty helps NorthEast United FC hold Chennaiyin FC 3-3

The Hindu  

A stoppage-time goal by NorthEast United FC ensured it pulled off a 3-3 draw against Chennaiyin FC in an Indian Super League contest at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Thursday. Chennaiyin’s keeper Vishal Kaith, who was wonderful behind the sticks, committed the cardinal error of fouling Idrissa Sylla inside the penalty box. After Manuel Lanzarote converted a penalty to …

ISL 2020-21 highlights, MCFC vs BFC: Chhetri, Cleiton double strikes give Bengaluru win - ISL Live Score - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21 highlights, MCFC vs BFC: Chhetri, Cleiton double strikes give Bengaluru win - ISL Live Score - Sportstar

The Hindu  

This is Sportstar's ISL 2020-21 match blog of the encounter between Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC which will be played at the GMC Stadium on Monday. Mumbai City FC : Amrinder Singh; Mourtada Fall, Amey Ranawade, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Hernan Santana; Raynier Fernandes, Rowlin Borges, Ahmed Jahouh, CY Goddard; Bipin Singh, Adam Le Fontre. Bengaluru FC : Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; …

I-League: Olaleye brillance powers TRAU's 2-0 win over Chennai City - Indian Football - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

I-League: Olaleye brillance powers TRAU's 2-0 win over Chennai City - Indian Football - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Tiddim Road Athletic Union relied on Nigerian Joseph Olaleye’s brilliance to beat a 10-man Chennai City FC 2-0 in the Hero I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday. CCFC took time to find its rhythm and generated fine moves after Serbian midfielder Vladimir Molerovic replaced Harikrishna A.V. READ | Minutes into the second half, the ever-active Joseph’s shot …

I-League 2021: Gokulam Kerala fight back to beat Punjab FC in seven-goal thriller; Churchill Brothers hold Mohammedan
3 years, 11 months ago

I-League 2021: Gokulam Kerala fight back to beat Punjab FC in seven-goal thriller; Churchill Brothers hold Mohammedan

Firstpost  

In a tactical match where chances were few and far between, both teams cancelled each other out in the middle of the park, sharing the spoils of the match. Gyeltshen’s quick-fire brace and a goal by Rupert Nongrum failed to safeguard Punjab’s lead as Dennis Antwi struck twice and an own goal by Anwar Ali in the second half saw …

I-League: Mohammedan, Punjab FC, Chennai City make winning starts
3 years, 11 months ago

I-League: Mohammedan, Punjab FC, Chennai City make winning starts

The Hindu  

Mohammedan Sporting made a winning return to the I-League when it downed debutant Sudeva Delhi FC by a solitary goal in the opening match of the tournament at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. In the other match played under lights at the Kalyani Stadium, former champion Chennai City FC erased a goal’s deficit to edge past Gokulam Kerala FC …

Champion Mohammedan Sporting ends I-League Qualifiers campaign undefeated
4 years, 2 months ago

Champion Mohammedan Sporting ends I-League Qualifiers campaign undefeated

The Hindu  

Mohammedan Sporting continued its unbeaten run at the I-League Qualifiers as it played out a goalless draw with FC Bengaluru United in their final fixture on Monday at the Salt Lake Stadium. Just around the hour mark, Bengaluru substitute Ketkar sent a powerful drive which seemed destined to find the top corner but Mohammedan captain Priyant had the angle covered …

I-League Qualifiers: FC Bengaluru United Face off against ARA FC
4 years, 2 months ago

I-League Qualifiers: FC Bengaluru United Face off against ARA FC

News 18  

Looking to build on their win in their last match against Garhwal FC in their previous game FC Bengaluru United will hope to build on the momentum when they take on ARA FC of Ahmedabad at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Wednesday at 4.30pm. We understand the levels of performance and character that will be needed to see through our …

I-League Qualifiers: Mohammedan Sporting hammers ARA, Bengaluru United beats Garhwal
4 years, 2 months ago

I-League Qualifiers: Mohammedan Sporting hammers ARA, Bengaluru United beats Garhwal

The Hindu  

Mohammedan Sporting FC continued its winning run by cruising to a comfortable 4-1 win over ARA FC in their I-League Qualifier clash at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday. Putting behind the rusty performance that saw it edge out Garhwal FC by a last gasp injury-time goal in its opening match, Mohammedan Sporting played true to its potential against ARA. …

I-League Qualifiers: FC Bengaluru United, Garhwal FC Look to Bounce Back to Winning Ways
4 years, 2 months ago

I-League Qualifiers: FC Bengaluru United, Garhwal FC Look to Bounce Back to Winning Ways

News 18  

Having lost their respective opening games of the I-League qualifiers 2020, FC Bengaluru United and Garhwal FC will be looking to get off the mark on the points table, as they prepare to cross swords at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium in Kalyani, on Sunday, October 11 at 4.30 PM IST. On the eve of the match, Bengaluru head coach Richard …

I-League Qualifiers: Munmun Lugun’s Last-gasp Goal Helps Mohammedan Beat Resilient Garhwal FC
4 years, 2 months ago

I-League Qualifiers: Munmun Lugun’s Last-gasp Goal Helps Mohammedan Beat Resilient Garhwal FC

News 18  

Mohammedan Sporting began their I-League Qualifiers 2020 campaign with a last-gasp 1-0 victory against Garhwal FC as full-back Munmun Lugun scored a long-range goal in the penultimate minute to win the match for his team at the Kalyani Stadium on Thursday. Four minutes of added time was announced and just as the match looked to be headed to a draw, …

I-League Qualifiers: All eyes on Mohammedan Sporting as Indian football returns
4 years, 2 months ago

I-League Qualifiers: All eyes on Mohammedan Sporting as Indian football returns

The Hindu  

A new-look Mohammedan Sporting Club will start as the favourite to claim the lone I-League spot on offer as the I-League Qualifiers begin in West Bengal on Thursday. - All eyes on Mohammedan Sporting - Mohammedan Sporting has made some key foreign signings this season including the arrival of defender Eze Kingsley and a former East Bengal forward Willis Plaza. …

Two Bhawanipore FC players test COVID-19 positive ahead of I-League qualifiers
4 years, 3 months ago

Two Bhawanipore FC players test COVID-19 positive ahead of I-League qualifiers

The Hindu  

Bhawanipore FC’s preparations for the upcoming I-League qualifiers suffered a setback after two of its players tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. Goalkeeper Akash Mondal and midfielder Sudipto Malakar's tests returned positive following RT-PCR tests of all the 40 players and support staff during the camp. Bhawanipore will begin its I-League qualifiers campaign against FC Bengaluru United at the Salt …

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