I-League 2023-24: Late strike by Rajasthan United's debutant Mudrazija upsets Real Kashmir

IANS | February 10, 2024 12:04 AM

Sri Bhaini Sahib, Feb 9 (IANS) An injury-time goal by debutant Marin Mudrazija gave Rajasthan United a valuable and deserved win over a listless Real Kashmir in the I-League 2023-24 at the Namdhari Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib on Friday. The win puts Rajasthan United up to ninth on the table, eight points clear of the relegation zone, albeit having played a game more.

I-League 2023-24: Stojanovic brace helps Gokulam Kerala notch up a comfortable win

IANS | February 9, 2024 11:03 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 9 (IANS) Nikola Stojanovic struck a brace of goals as Gokulam Kerala FC resumed their I-League 2023-24 campaign with a bang as they defeated Inter Kashi 4-2 at the Kalyani Stadium here on Friday. For Gokulam, Nikola Stojanovic scored in the 74th minute and then in added time at the end of the second half (90+4), while Alejandro Sanchez Lopez (30th minute) and Abhijith Kurungodan (39th minute) scored a goal each. Vikash Singh Phijam and Mario Barco Vilar were the scorers for Inter Kashi.

India U19 girls team returns to a grand welcome in New Delhi

IANS | February 9, 2024 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Several fans turned out at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, on Friday, to greet the India U19 Women’s Team that returned as the joint champions of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Though the Indian team had won the toss after being held to draw in 90 minutes of regulation time and 11 penalty kicks, the Bangladesh officials decided to announce Bangladesh and India as the join winners.

I-League 2023-24: Real Kashmir beat calculations to open up title race ahead of Round 14

IANS | February 9, 2024 12:03 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Just when it was looking like Mohammedan Sporting would be running away with the I-League 2023-24 title, the leaders suffered their first loss of the season in Rund 13 of the league. A shocking loss in many senses. A team which hadn’t conceded more than once in an entire match so far, let in three unanswered goals in 45 minutes. That too, against a team like Real Kashmir, who had lost their previous two away games to bottom-half teams Delhi FC and Namdhari FC.

ISL 2023-24: FC Goa aim to dethrone Odisha FC in high-stakes away clash

IANS | February 8, 2024 11:00 PM

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 8 (IANS) As the chase for playoff spots heats up, FC Goa gear up for a pivotal showdown against table-toppers Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season at the Kalinga Stadium here, hoping to dethrone the hosts from the top spot. The clash promises a spectacle of footballing prowess and strategic finesse with both teams eyeing the pinnacle of the league standings.

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar secure 3-2 victory over Iran, to face Jordan in final

IANS | February 8, 2024 12:00 AM

Doha, Feb 7 (IANS) The final of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 is poised to be a spectacle of football prowess and determination as Qatar secured their spot following a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Iran in their semi-final clash on Wednesday. The stage is now set for an epic battle as Qatar prepares to face Jordan, who earned their place with a stunning 2-0 triumph over Korea Republic in their semi-final encounter.