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ISL: NorthEast United inch closer to playoffs after win over East Bengal

NorthEast United inched closer to a play-off berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in an Indian Super League match at the Fatorda Stadium here on Tuesday. Suhair Vadakkepeedika's (48th) strike and an own goal from Sarthak Golui (55th) put NorthEast United ahead before SC East Bengal pulled one back in the 87th minute. The win took Khalid Jamil's side back into the top four. They now have 30 points from 19 matches, level on points with FC Goa in third. NorthEast United now need just a point from their final league match against Kerala Blasters to qualify for the play-offs. NorthEast made one change as Nim Dorjee came in for Ashutosh Mehta. East Bengal made eight changes to their side which lost to ATK Mohun Bagan as only Matti Steinmann, Sarthak Golui and Raju Gaikwad were retained in the playing XI. Despite not having regulars, SCEB made life difficult for NorthEast. The Highlanders had a few half-chances but East Bengal contained them well. Mirshad Michu made an early s

ISL 7: All eyes on Mumbai City as they face Odisha in title decider

Mumbai City face Odisha FC in a crucial fixture in the race for the Indian Super League (ISL) league stage title race on Wednesday at the GMC Stadium.

ISL 7: Kerala and Chennaiyin share spoils in Southern derby

Kerala Blasters on Sunday spoiled Chennaiyin FC's desires of finishing the season on a high after holding them to a thrilling 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League at GMC Stadium, Bambolim.Fatkhulo Fatkhulloev gave Chennaiyin a lead in the 10th minute which was cancelled out by Gary Hooper's 29th-minute goal from the spot. Csaba Laszlo's side finished the season with 20 points from 20 games.Chennaiyin got off to an electrifying start and created numerous chances in the opening minutes of the match. Anirudh Thapa fired a shot in the first minute forcing Kerala keeper Albino Gomes into an early save.After nearly creating half-a-dozen chances, the Marina Machans were successful in breaking the deadlock. Bakary Kone's header fell to Edwin Vanspaul, who played it over the left flank to find Fatkhulloev. The forward cut inside before unleashing a powerful strike that beat Gomes.Chennaiyin almost scored their second but Enes Sipovic saw his header hit the crossbar.Kerala gained momentum in the

ISL 7: FC Goa stay in top four race, Bengaluru's chances end

FC Goa stayed in the race for the ISL playoffs with a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC on Sunday at the Fatorda Stadium on Sunday. The result ends Bengaluru FC's slim chances of finishing in the top four

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal, maintain winning run

ATK Mohun Bagan, who downed Jamshedpur FC by a solitary goal in their previous outing, thus consolidated their position at the top further with 39 points from 18 matches

ISL 7: Make or break for Jamshedpur with Mumbai eager to climb back on top

Jamshedpur's chances of qualifying for the ISL playoffs are hanging by a thread

ISL 7: NorthEast United FC score late to hold Chennaiyin FC 3-3

The race for the Indian Super League play-off berths took another twist as NorthEast United FC were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium here on Thursday. Three teams -- Hyderabad FC, FC Goa and NorthEast -- are now tied on 27 points from 18 matches, intensifying the race for the last two play-off spots. ATK Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC have already qualified for the play-offs. When it looked like Chennaiyin would inflict a first defeat on NorthEast United this season, Luis Machado scored a stoppage-time equaliser to extend their unbeaten run to seven games. Chennaiyin were in the lead through goals from Lallianzuala Chhangte (8th, 52nd) and Manuel Lanzarote (50th) while Imran Khan (14th) and Deshorn Brown (43rd) had replied for NorthEast. Csaba Laszlo had made his intent to attack clear during the pre-match press conference and his side delivered early in the game with an eighth-minute lead. After a miserable season in front of the goal, Chhangte fin

East Bengal look to spoil ATKMB's party in 100th year of Kolkata derby

With the Kolkata Derby marking its 100th year -- the first one was held in the Cooch Behar Cup in 1921 -- SC East Bengal and ATK Mohun Bagan find themselves in contrasting position in the Indian Super League (ISL) table.Bagan, impressive from day one of the season are favourites to walk away with the League Winners' Shield. East Bengal, on the other hand, is out of contention, unable to recover from a poor start to the season despite improved displays in the second half.As the two teams lock horns in a landmark Kolkata Derby at the Fatorda Stadium on Friday, a lot more than three points will be at stake. For Robbie Fowler, who will be watching from the stands, and his team, it will be an opportunity to give fans something to brag about in a season where they haven't had too many chances to do so. For Antonio Lopez Habas & Co, a victory is essential in their march to the title.In any other year, this would be a fixture witnessed by a packed Salt Lake Stadium. This time, the ...

ISL 2020-21: Chennaiyin FC eye win as they near tournament exit

Their play-off chances already over, Chennaiyin FC would look to end their season on a high when they take on NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League match at the GMC Stadium

ISL 7: Hyderabad's ruthless second-half blitz sends Kerala Blasters packing

Hyderabad FC outclassed Kerala Blasters 4-0 in the Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Tuesday.Hyderabad knew they were being watched by their closest playoff rivals, NorthEast United and FC Goa. They needed a statement of intent to make their top-four ambitions clear.A brace from Fran Sandaza (58, 63') and goals from Aridane Santana (86') and Joao Victor (90') helped Hyderabad climb to third on the table. The result meant Kerala Blasters are now mathematically out of the playoff race.Kerala were on top for the majority of the opening half, registering four shots on target compared to Hyderabad's zero. Hyderabad looked livelier towards the end of the first half but it only showed when Joel Chianese shifted from the flanks towards the middle. However, inefficiency in the final third from both sides meant that the scoreline remained goalless at the break.A howler from Kerala keeper Albino Gomes in the 21st minute almost gifted Hyderabad the opener. He made a mess while ...

ISL 7: FC Goa look to end run of draws in match against Odisha FC

A run of six consecutive draws have led to FC Goa going from favourites to finish third behind Mumbai City and ATK Mohun Bagan to fighting for a spot in the top four in the Indian Super League (ISL)

FC Goa captain Bedia show-caused by AIFF for 'unsporting behaviour'

FC Goa captain Edu Bedia was on Tuesday show-caused by the AIFF Disciplinary Committee for an allegedly violent foul on an opponent during his side's ISL match against Chennaiyin

ISL: Sunil Chhetri, Cleiton star as Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City 4-2

Talismanic India captain Sunil Chhetri was in sublime form as he struck a brace to help Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City FC 4-2 in an eventful Indian Super League match here on Monday. Chhetri scored in the 57th and 90th minutes of his 200th game for the club while Cleiton Silva also bagged a double (1st, 22nd). Adam Le Fondre (50th, 72nd) scored the two goals for Mumbai City FC, who have already qualified for the play-offs. Mumbai City remained on second spot with 34 points from 17 matches while Bengaluru FC jumped to sixth with 22 points from 18 matches. Mumbai City had 23 shots in the match, the most they have had in the entire season, but they just couldn't get the result they were looking for. Instead, it was a rejuvenated Bengaluru FC side that walked away with three points. It took just 25 seconds for BFC to take the lead with Silva scoring the fastest goal of the season and second-fastest in the history of the league. After getting the ball in midfield, Chhetri released Udan

ISL play-off spot in sight, Hyderabad FC hope to return to winning ways

A play-off spot in sight, Hyderabad FC can ill-afford any slip-up when they take on a struggling Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium here on Tuesday

ISL 7: Chennaiyin FC face FC Goa in last shot for play-off spot

Making their chances count has been Chennaiyin FC's bane this ISL season but they will get one final shot to remain in contention for a play-off spot when they take on FC Goa here on Saturday

ISL: Hyderabad FC extends head coach Manuel Marquez's term for 2 years

Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC has extended head coach Manuel Manolo Marquez's contact for two years, the club said on Wednesday.

Jamshedpur, Chennaiyin desperate for win to stay in ISL playoff race

Jamshedpur FC will be looking to strengthen their credentials to make it to the playoffs of the 2020/21 Indian Super League (ISL) season when they face Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium on Wednesday.

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FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC to 3-3 draw after late strike from Ishan Pandita

A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC in an Indian Super League match here on Monday.

ISL 7: Bengaluru in bid to maintain momentum as Bagan chase summit

Bengaluru FC looks to finally have found a semblance of rhythm in their Indian Super League (ISL) campaign