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FC Goa crushes Mohun Bagan 3-1 in semis, to face Jamshedpur FC in Kalinga Super Cup final on May 3

Goa beats Mohun Bagan Super Giant riding on second-half goals from Iker Guarrotxena and Borja Herrera Bhubaneswar: FC Goa breezed into the Kalinga Super Cup summit clash with a crushing 3-1 win over Mohun Bagan SG, riding on second-half goals from Iker Guarrotxena and Borja Herrera, here on Wednesday. The Gaurs, champions in 2019, will face Jamshedpur FC in Saturday’s final. Goals from Brison Fernandes (20′), Guarrotxena (51′), and Herrera (58′) sealed a comfortable victory for Manolo Marquez’s side over Bastab Roy’s young guns.Later, Jamshedpur made it to the final for the first time, defeating Mumbai City 1-0. Japanese midfielder Rei Tachikawa scored the all-important goal in the 87th minute to win it for the Red Miners. Earlier, in a blistering start, Goa constantly pressured Mohun Bagan’s defence on the back foot, their high pressing and high-speed game leaving the Mariners’ midfield constantly out of position and disjointed. To add to…
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Man City beats Forest 2-0 to enter FA Cup final

Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol score a goal each in the win London: Even Manchester City’s worst season under Pep Guardiola could still end with a trophy. On the day it was officially deposed as Premier League champion, City reached the FA Cup final for the third year in a row by beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley Stadium to maintain a chance of salvaging something from a dismal campaign.City scored early Sunday in each half as Rico Lewis put his team ahead in just the second minute and defender Josko Gvardiol doubled the lead in the 51st with a header from a corner. Forest hit the woodwork three times after that but couldn’t get a consolation goal in its first FA Cup semifinal since 1991.The win gives Pep Guardiola’s team a chance to salvage something from a disappointing campaign where its hopes of a fifth straight Premier League title disappeared…
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Forgetful experience for Chief Minister Cup medallists

At a short notice, the coaches and the players were asked to report at the Gymkhana Ground on Monday morning for the prize distribution event with no trophies but only medals and certificates HYDERABAD: The big talk now is the proposed Young India Sports University on the outskirts of Hyderabad, meeting the aspirations and dreams of the young talent, as the State Government is determined to put the city on the world map of sporting excellence. Not far away, but right in the heart of the city, the way the Chief Minister Cup medallists (football) had a forgetful experience. According to the original plan, all the medallists of the CM Cup held in December 2024 were to be handed over the trophies and cash prizes at “a glittering function” with probably the Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, an avid sports lover, gracing the event. But the unfortunate demise of former Prime…
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India women’s team is in Group D of AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers

India Under-20 women’s team is drawn alongside Myanmar, Indonesia, and Turkmenistan in Group D of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad: India Under-20 women’s team is drawn alongside Myanmar, Indonesia, and Turkmenistan in Group D of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. Myanmar will host Group D of the Qualifiers between August 6 to August 10 in a centralised single round-robin format. A total of 33 teams were divided into eight groups (Group A with five teams and rest of the seven with four each). The group winners and the three best runners-up, alongside hosts Thailand, will complete the cast of 12 teams for the 12th edition of the AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup, which will take place from April 1 to 18, 2026. The top four teams in the…
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Mumbai City pips Inter Kashi; to take on Jameshedpur FC in Kalinga Super Cup semi-finals

After a goalless first half, Chhangte’s 71st-minute goal proved the difference in a game of fine margins between Mumbai and Inter Kashi Bhubaneswar: Captain Lallianzuala Chhangte struck in the second half as Mumbai City beat Inter Kashi 1-0 in a hard-fought match to book their place in the semi-finals of the Kalinga Super Cup here on Sunday. After a goalless first half, Chhangte’s 71st-minute goal proved the difference in a game of fine margins. Mumbai City will face Jamshedpur FC in the semifinals after the latter beat NorthEast United FC 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout in another quarter-final match at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The Jamshedpur vs NorthEast match ended in a stalemate after regulation time, forcing a nervy penalty shootout that went into sudden death. In the first match between Mumbai City and Inter Kashi, a cautious first half was played out mostly in midfield, with neither side…

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  • Apr- 2025 -
    10 April
    219

    The high-stakes ISL final will be a tactical showdown; two Spanish masterminds in focus

    There are quite a few facets where Molina and Zaragoza’s fates align here. Besides their Spanish heritage, it is their first full season with the club HYDERABAD: The stage is set for a high-stakes tactical showdown as Mohun Bagan Super Giant takes on Bengaluru FC in the ISL final at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on April 12. At the heart of this clash are two Spanish masterminds—José Molina (MBSG) and Gerard Zaragoza (BFC)—both no strangers to the big occasion.Molina, who led ATK to the title in 2016, returns to the ISL finale in his first season back with MBSG. Zaragoza, formerly the assistant to Carles Cuadrat during BFC’s 2018-19 championship run, now gets his moment in…

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  • 9 April
    205

    Focus on ‘Fabulous Five’ head of Indian Super League final

    Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) takes on Bengaluru FC in the ISL final on April 12 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata HYDERABAD: The focus will be on the ‘Fabulous Five’ when Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) takes on Bengaluru FC in the ISL final on April 12 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata. MBSG will be eyeing the coveted double, having already clinched the League Shield, the Blues are set to target the ISL Cup in order to convincingly cap off a captivating campaign under the tutelage of Gerard Zaragoza. Jamie Maclaren: Jamie Maclaren has been a revelation in his debut ISL season, netting 11 goals and notching two assists in 24 appearances, recording a…

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  • 7 April
    408

    Legends Faceoff: Football fans enthralled as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium

    The electric atmosphere, filled with cheers and chants, added to the grandeur of the historic legends’ clash HYDERABAD: In a landmark moment for Indian sports, Real Madrid Legends came out victorious by 2-0 against the FC Barcelona Legends as the two iconic football giants reignited their iconic rivalry on April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday as part of the much-anticipated ‘Legends Faceoff’. The venue was buzzing with energy, as thousands of passionate fans packed the stands to witness footballing royalty in action. The electric atmosphere, filled with cheers and chants, added to the grandeur of this historic occasion. Morientes opened the scoring for Real Madrid Leyendas in the 14th minute, capitalising on a well-worked move orchestrated…

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  • 7 April
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    Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 3-2 in Indian Super League, enter final for a record fourth time

    Though the Blues lost the second leg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda by 2-1 here, their 2-0 win from the first game of this fixture earlier this week ensured that they entered the summit clash HYDERABAD: Bengaluru FC qualified for a record fourth final of the ISL with a 3-2 aggregate win against FC Goa in the semifinal at Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Though the Blues lost the second leg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda by 2-1 here, their 2-0 win from the first game of this fixture earlier this week ensured that they entered the summit clash, with Sunil Chhetri starring courtesy of a decisive goal in the added time of the second…

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  • 5 April
    216

    Spanish flair behind JFC’s success

    Spanish attacking duo of Javi Siverio and Javi Hernandez contribute 16 goals and three assists – making up nearly 46% of the total strikes scored for Jamshedpur FC HYDERABAD: The Spanish flair behind Jamshedpur FC’s gritty display in the ISL which leads to the business-end this season has been too obvious. Leading the charge on that front have been their Spanish attacking duo of Javi Siverio and Javi Hernandez, who combined and contributed to a total of 16 goals and three assists – making up nearly 46% of the total strikes scored by the side. While Hernandez, with nine goals and three assists, has been an inspired signing in the summer from Bengaluru FC, Siverio had joined the club midway through 2023-24…

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  • 5 April
    132

    Sreenidi Deccan FC keen to finish in style

    The Deccan Warriors lost 0–1 to Gokulam Kerala FC in a closely fought contest in their last league fixture, while Sporting Club Bengaluru suffered a 2–1 defeat away to Namdhari FC Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC will take the field one last time in the I-League 2024–25 season when it takes on Sporting Club Bengaluru at the Deccan Arena here on Saturday. The Deccan Warriors lost 0–1 to Gokulam Kerala FC in a closely fought contest in their last league fixture, while Sporting Club Bengaluru suffered a 2–1 defeat away to Namdhari FC. “We will go into the final match of the season aiming for a positive result. With the final three points up for grabs, we know that Sporting Club Bengaluru…

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  • 4 April
    180

    ISL: Jamshedpur Football Club scores hard-fought 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant

    The first leg of the ISL semi-final was held at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur Hyderabad: Jamshedpur FC recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the first leg of the ISL semi-final at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Thursday. An eventful start to the first half saw Jamshedpur FC garner the advantage in the contest riding on the aerial prowess of Javi Siverio and Stephen Eze. The towering defender’s awareness inside the 18-yard box saw him deliver a headed pass to Siverio, stationed at extremely close range in the 24th minute. The Spaniard had to simply nod the ball into the bottom right corner as the MBSG defence was unable to thwart…

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  • 3 April
    147

    Bengaluru FC beat Goa FC 2-0 in ISL first leg semifinals

    The Blues will head into the second game of this fixture with a 2-0 aggregate in their favour Hyderabad: Bengaluru FC scored a 2-0 win against FC Goa in the first leg of their semi-final tie of the Indian Super League (ISL)at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday night. The Blues will thus head into the second game of this fixture with a 2-0 aggregate in their favour, as they marshalled proceedings in this match with five on-target shots despite holding only 42.2% of the ball possession. Odei Onaindia brought down a free kick deep inside the Bengaluru FC box and delivered a headed pass in the path of Udanta Singh on the right to produce the first reasonable…

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  • 1 April
    301

    Rahul Bheke holds key to Bengaluru FC’s fortunes

    Rahul Bheke, Former player of Mumbai City FC, who joined Bengaluru FC last Summer turned to be a leadership figure and delivered some of the biggest moments in the history of Bengaluru FC HYDERABAD: As Bengaluru FC brought Rahul Bheke back in their ranks from Mumbai City FC last summer, they added a leadership figure with a history of delivering in the biggest moments to their squad. Now, less than a season into his return, Bheke has reaffirmed his importance to the Blues, donning an important responsibility in taking them to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-finals. In addition to his defensive excellence, he has netted thrice already this season – his joint-best tally in a single ISL campaign, showing an ability…

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  • Mar- 2025 -
    31 March
    206

    Sreenidi Deccan suffers 0-1 loss to Gokulam Kerala in I-League

    Sreenidi Deccan suffers 0-1 loss to Gokulam Kerala in I-League Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against Gokulam Kerala FC in a Round 21 fixture of the I-League at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Sunday. Thabiso Brown scored the only goal of the game in the 18th minute. Assistant coach Ishant Singh made two changes to his starting eleven, bringing Lalchungnunga and William Oliveira back into the lineup. Played under humid conditions, the game was dominated by the hosts from the very beginning, with goalkeeper Aryan being called into action early on. In the 18th minute, the hosts broke the deadlock through Thabiso Brown, who slotted his shot past Aryan into the back of the net.…

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