⚔️ SPOILS SHARED AT KALINGA! 🤝

A spirited 1-1 draw! 🏟️ Carlos Delgado's second-half header cancels out Elsinho's opener to ensure Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC share the points! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

A gritty battle in Bhubaneswar ends with the points shared! Watch the full highlights as Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in Sunday evening's ISL 2025-26 action.

Clifford Miranda’s Chennaiyin FC, looking for their first points of the campaign, started with real intent. Their width was a constant threat, with Farukh Choudhary and Mandar Rao Dessai stretching the Odisha backline. The breakthrough finally arrived in first-half stoppage time. Farukh delivered a pinpoint inswinging corner that was met by a thumping header from Elsinho [45+'], powering home the club's first goal of the season to give the Marina Machans a 1-0 lead. Moments later, Chennaiyin keeper Mohammad Nawaz produced a stunning acrobatic save to preserve the advantage heading into the break.

In the second half, the Kalinga Warriors regrouped and responded strongly. Against the run of play, Odisha FC found their equalizer in the 68th minute. Veteran defender Carlos Delgado [68'] rose highest in the box to head the ball home, leveling the contest at 1-1.

Both sides created half-chances in the dying minutes in search of a winner—including a late penalty shout from Chennaiyin's Gurkirat Singh that was waved away—but resolute defending ensured they had to settle for a point apiece.

ISL 2025-26 Highlights | Odisha FC Vs Chennaiyin FC | Carlos Delgado & Elsinho Goals

🟡 SHOCKER IN KOCHI! 😱

Three defeats in a row for the Blasters! 📉 ISL debutants Inter Kashi pull off a massive 2-1 upset at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

Kerala Blasters' nightmare start to the season continues! Watch the full highlights as debutants Inter Kashi FC pulled off a massive upset, defeating Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in Gameweek 3 of the ISL 2025-26 season.

Antonio Habas's Inter Kashi played with immense confidence from the first whistle, constantly testing the Blasters' defense. The visitors were rewarded for their early pressure when Lithuanian forward Nauris Petkevičius found the back of the net, silencing the passionate Manjappada crowd.

Things went from bad to worse for David Català's men as Inter Kashi doubled their advantage. Spanish winger Alfred Planas delivered a clinical finish to make it 2-0, leaving the home side with a mountain to climb.

Despite trailing, Kerala Blasters pushed hard in the closing stages to salvage something from the match. Spanish striker Víctor Bertomeu scored a late goal to give the home fans a glimmer of hope, but Inter Kashi's defense held firm in the dying minutes to secure a historic away victory.

Kerala Blasters Vs Inter Kashi Video Highlights: Nauris Petkevičius & Alfred Planas Goals | ISL 2025-26

🦁 THE SHERS STUN THE BLUES!

Fortress breached! 🏟️ Effiong Nsungusi Jr scores a powerful first-half brace as Punjab FC blank Bengaluru FC 2-0 at the Kanteerava! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

A massive shock under the Friday night floodlights! Watch the full highlights as Punjab FC produced a clinical away performance to hand Bengaluru FC their first defeat of the ISL 2025-26 season, securing a commanding 2-0 victory at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Panagiotis Dilmperis's men came out firing, completely disrupting the Blues' defensive rhythm. The star of the night was Nigerian powerhouse Effiong Nsungusi Jr [20'], who opened the scoring by rising above his marker to power a bullet header past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu off a pinpoint cross from Manglenthang Kipgen.

Just minutes later, a midfield lapse from the home side proved costly. Dani Ramirez slipped a precise pass to Effiong [32'], who unleashed a thunderous left-footed strike from the edge of the box to double the visitors' advantage before the break.

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza threw everything forward in the second half, introducing Sunil Chhetri, Sirojiddin, and Haobam Meetei to salvage the game. However, it wasn't the Blues' night. Despite dominating possession, they failed to break down a resolute Punjab defense, with Chhetri missing a golden opportunity in the 59th minute.

Bengaluru FC Vs Punjab FC Video Highlights: Effiong Nsungusi Jr Brace | ISL 2025-26

⚙️ MEN OF STEEL TOP THE TABLE! 🔝

A stunning comeback in Kolkata! 🏟️ Stephen Eze and Rei Tachikawa strike as Jamshedpur FC stun East Bengal 2-1 to go top! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

Jamshedpur FC have taken absolute charge of the ISL standings! Watch the full highlights as the Men of Steel produced a stunning late comeback to defeat East Bengal FC 2-1 in a thrilling top-of-the-table clash at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata during Matchweek 3 of the ISL 2025-26 season.

Oscar Bruzon’s Red and Gold Brigade, coming off back-to-back dominant wins, started brightly and took the lead just before halftime. Edmund Lalrindika [40'] continued his fine form, finding the back of the net to send the home crowd into a frenzy at the break.

However, Owen Coyle's Jamshedpur FC refused to back down in the second half. They found their equalizer in the 61st minute when the towering defender Stephen Eze [61'] powered home a crucial goal to silence the stadium. The match looked destined for a hard-fought draw until the closing stages, when Japanese midfield maestro Rei Tachikawa [87'] stepped up to deliver the decisive blow, scoring a dramatic 87th-minute winner.

East Bengal Vs Jamshedpur FC Video Highlights: Rei Tachikawa & Stephen Eze Goals | ISL 2025-26

🟢🔴 MARINERS MARCH ON! ⚓

Two wins out of two! 📈 Jamie Maclaren and Dimi Petratos find the back of the net as Mohun Bagan blank Chennaiyin FC 2-0 at Salt Lake! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

The defending champions are rolling! Watch the full highlights as Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) to maintain their perfect start to the ISL 2025-26 season.

Sergio Lobera’s men dictated the tempo from the opening whistle, creating several early chances. Chennaiyin FC suffered a massive setback just past the half-hour mark when starting goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz was forced off due to an injury, making way for Samik Mitra.

The Mariners capitalized on their dominance deep into first-half stoppage time. Anirudh Thapa delivered a magnificent long-range through ball to slice open the Marina Machans' defense. Jamie Maclaren [45+3'] timed his run to perfection and clinically slotted the ball past the substitute keeper to give the hosts a deserved 1-0 lead at the break.

Chennaiyin FC tried to find a way back into the contest in the second half, with head coach Clifford Miranda introducing fresh legs, including Farukh Choudhary and Gurkirat Singh. However, the Mohun Bagan defense held firm. The game was put to bed in the 65th minute when the talismanic Dimitri Petratos [65'] fired home a brilliant finish, bringing out his trademark celebration and sealing all three points for the home side.

Mohun Bagan Vs Chennaiyin FC Video Highlights: Jamie Maclaren & Dimitri Petratos Goals | ISL 2025-26

⛏️ BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR JFC!

The Furnace delivers again! 🔥 Vincy Barretto pounces on a late error to seal a gritty 1-0 win for Jamshedpur FC against Punjab FC! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

Jamshedpur FC have made it two wins out of two to start their ISL 2025-26 campaign! Watch the full highlights as Owen Coyle's Red Miners ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Punjab FC in a very cagey affair at the JRD Tata Sports Complex (The Furnace).

In what was Punjab FC's first match of the season, head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis set his team up to be difficult to break down. The first half offered very little in terms of clear-cut chances. Punjab's Bikash Singh had a goal ruled out for offside in the 18th minute, while Jamshedpur’s Nikola Stojanović and Pratik Chaudhari threatened briefly for the hosts but failed to test the keeper.

The second half continued in a similarly scrappy fashion, with both defenses holding firm and the midfield battle dominating the pitch. Jamshedpur goalkeeper Albino Gomes was called into action and made crucial saves to deny Muhammad Suhail and Khaiminthang Lhungdim, earning his second consecutive clean sheet.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 78th minute thanks to a moment of fortune for the hosts. Mohammed Sanan delivered a teasing low cross from the left flank. Punjab FC goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh attempted to palm the ball away but only succeeded in pushing it directly into the path of Vincy Barretto [78']. The forward reacted instantly to tap the rebound into the empty net, sealing all three points for Jamshedpur FC.

Jamshedpur FC vs Punjab FC Video Highlights: Vincy Barretto Goal Secures Win | ISL 2025-26

🔴🟡 RED AND GOLD RIOT! 🔥

Top of the table! 📈 East Bengal bounce back from an early shock to crush SC Delhi 4-1 at Salt Lake! Ezzejjari bags another brace! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

East Bengal FC are top of the table! Watch the full highlights as the Red and Gold Brigade produced a commanding 4-1 comeback victory over Sporting Club Delhi at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Matchweek 2 of the ISL 2025-26 season.

The newly branded visitors stunned the home crowd in just the 4th minute. Augustine Lalrochana [4'] scored Sporting Club Delhi's first-ever ISL goal, finishing off a slick counter-attack with a grounded shot past Prabhsukhan Singh Gill.

However, East Bengal's response was instantaneous and ruthless. Just three minutes later, Edmund Lalrindika [7'] pounced on a loose clearance to unleash a thunderous volley from outside the box, restoring parity. The momentum shifted entirely when Edmund was brought down inside the penalty area shortly after. Youssef Ezzejjari [11'] stepped up and calmly converted from the spot to give the hosts the lead.

Before halftime, the brilliant Miguel Figueira threaded a perfect through ball to Ezzejjari [40'], who slotted it through the goalkeeper's legs for his second of the night. Sporting Delhi fought hard in the second half but lacked the final product. In stoppage time, Miguel Figueira [90+4'] capped off a brilliant individual performance, curling a spectacular left-footed strike from distance to seal the 4-1 rout.

East Bengal FC Vs Sporting Club Delhi Video Highlights: Youssef Ezzejjari Brace | ISL 2025-26

🔵 ISLANDERS TAKE THE OPENER! 🏝️

A gritty start at the Arena! 🏟️ Pritam Kotal's unfortunate own goal hands Mumbai City FC a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

Mumbai City FC have kicked off their ISL 2025-26 campaign with all three points! Watch the full highlights as Petr Kratky's Islanders edged past a new-look Chennaiyin FC with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Mumbai Football Arena.

In a tightly contested first half, both teams cancelled each other out in the midfield. Chennaiyin FC goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz kept the Marina Machans in the game, producing a brilliant save in the 18th minute to deny a sharp effort from Jorge Pereyra Diaz, keeping the scores level at the break.

The deadlock was finally broken shortly after the restart in fortunate circumstances for the home side. In the 49th minute, debutant Joni Kauko whipped a dangerous low cross into the box. In an attempt to clear the danger, veteran Chennaiyin defender Pritam Kotal [49'] inadvertently headed the ball into his own net, wrong-footing Nawaz.

Clifford Miranda's side pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages, with debutant Iñigo Martín and young striker Irfan Yadwad coming close. However, crucial defensive clearances from Valpuia and a solid display from Phurba Lachenpa ensured Mumbai City held on for the opening night clean sheet.

Final Score: Mumbai City FC 1-0 Chennaiyin FC
Goalscorer: Pritam Kotal (Own Goal 49')
Competition: Indian Super League 2025-26 (Matchday 1)

Mumbai City FC Vs Chennaiyin FC Video Highlights | ISL 2025-26

🔴🟡 JOY EAST BENGAL! 🔥

A massive 3-0 win to start the season! 🏟️ Ezzejjari scores a brilliant brace and Miguel finishes off NorthEast United at Salt Lake! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

East Bengal FC have started their ISL 2025-26 campaign with an emphatic statement! Watch the full highlights as the Red and Gold Brigade avenged their previous defeat by crushing NorthEast United FC 3-0 at a roaring Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.

Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances in the first half through Nandhakumar Sekar and Miguel Ferreira, Oscar Bruzon's men went into the break level at 0-0.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 66th minute when Bipin Singh floated a delightful cross for new signing Youssef Ezzejjari [66'], who buried a perfect header into the net. Just six minutes later, Ezzejjari [72'] doubled the lead, slotting home his second of the night after brilliant build-up play involving Bipin and Edmund Lalrindika.

In stoppage time, the Brazilian magician Miguel Ferreira [90+2'] put the icing on the cake, finding the far corner with a tight finish after being set up by substitute PV Vishnu, securing East Bengal's first opening league match win in the ISL era.

Final Score: East Bengal FC 3-0 NorthEast United FC
Goalscorers: Youssef Ezzejjari (66', 72'), Miguel Ferreira (90+2')
Competition: Indian Super League 2025-26 (Matchday 1)

East Bengal Vs NorthEast United Video Highlights: Youssef Ezzejjari Brace & Miguel Goal | ISL 2025-26

⛏️ RED MINERS TAKE THE POINTS!

A stroke of luck at The Furnace! 🏟️ Madih Talal's deflected strike seals a gritty 1-0 win for Jamshedpur FC against Mohammedan SC! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

Jamshedpur FC have claimed all three points in a tightly contested affair! Watch the full highlights as the Red Miners edged past Mohammedan SC with a 1-0 victory at the JRD Tata Sports Complex (The Furnace) in the ISL 2025-26 season.

Khalid Jamil's men had to dig deep against a resilient Black Panthers side. Both teams created half-chances in a gritty, physical first half, with Mohammedan's defense holding firm and frustrating the home attackers.

However, the deadlock was finally broken in the second half through a moment of fortune. Playmaker Madih Talal [68'] found a pocket of space just outside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot. The ball took a wicked deflection off a Mohammedan defender, completely wrong-footing the goalkeeper and nestling into the back of the net to send the home crowd into a frenzy.

Mohammedan pushed hard for a late equalizer, throwing bodies forward in the closing stages, but the Jamshedpur defense stood tall to secure a vital clean sheet and the victory.

Final Score: Jamshedpur FC 1-0 Mohammedan SC
Goalscorer: Madih Talal (68')
Competition: Indian Super League 2025-26

Jamshedpur FC Vs Mohammedan SC Video Highlights: Madih Talal Deflected Goal | ISL 2025-26

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