FC Goa storm into RFDL 2025-26 Final; to face Bengaluru FC next

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Published at :April 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM

Modified at :April 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM

FC Goa storm into RFDL Final to face Bengaluru FC next

RFDL final will be played on 18th April.

FC Goa have officially confirmed their place in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2025-26 final. Despite a narrow 2-1 loss to Punjab FC in the semi-final second leg at the GMC Stadium, in Goa, the Gaurs progressed on aggregate 5-2.

The stage is set for the RFDL Final

FC Goa vs Punjab FC in the RFDL Semi-final

Punjab’s Vishal Yadav opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, but Goa’s Kavya Sunil Katkar equalized in the 24th. Konsam Sanathoi Singh restored Punjab’s lead late in the 83rd minute, however, it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit. The match ended with Sitroy Carvalho receiving a red card in stoppage time.

FC Goa will now set to face Bengaluru FC in the RFDL Final 2026 as they beat Punjab FC in the semi-finals. The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 18th April, 2026. This match promises to be an exciting showdown.

Fans catch the final of the RFDL 2025-26 season LIVE on Reliance Foundation Sports YouTube Channel, as two of India’s biggest young sides battle for ultimate glory.

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Rohit Mistri

Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.