Needing just a point to secure the title and promotion to the Indian Super League 2026–27, Diamond Harbour left it until stoppage time before Hugo Díaz produced the decisive moment that completed a remarkable season for the West Bengal side.

The visitors appeared tense in the opening stages, struggling to settle into their usual rhythm and giving away possession cheaply under pressure from an energetic Dempo side. The hosts looked the more threatening team early on, with Sebastián Gutiérrez creating several dangerous moments but failing to convert.

Despite not being at their attacking best, Diamond Harbour still managed to create opportunities through Mikel Kortazar and Hugo Díaz, though Dempo goalkeeper Ashish Sibi stood firm to keep the game level heading into halftime.

The breakthrough arrived shortly after the restart when Marcus Joseph reacted quickest to a rebound from his blocked free-kick and fired into the top corner to hand Dempo a deserved lead in the 50th minute.

With the title race suddenly alive, Diamond Harbour pushed forward in search of an equaliser. Head coach Kibu Vicuña introduced fresh attacking options, but Dempo continued to threaten on the counter, with Gutiérrez and Aubin Kouakou both coming close to extending the lead.

As heavy rain poured down in the closing stages, conditions became increasingly difficult, and Diamond Harbour looked to be running out of time. However, deep into injury time, substitute Girik Khosla delivered a pinpoint cross into the box where Hugo Díaz rose highest to power home a dramatic equaliser.

The late goal sparked celebrations among the travelling side, confirming Diamond Harbour’s first-ever IFL title and securing promotion to the Indian Super League with a match still to play.

The achievement also marks the club’s third consecutive promotion, having previously won I-League 3 and I-League 2 in successive seasons, completing a remarkable rise through the Indian football pyramid.

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For hosts MYJ-GMSC, a hard-fought 1-1 draw against FC Bengaluru United ensured survival in the I-League 2. For the visitors, the same result sealed a long-awaited promotion to the I-League after years of persistence and near misses.

It was a night where everything was at stake, yet both sides knew their fate rested firmly in their own hands. MYJ-GMSC needed only a point to avoid relegation in their debut national division campaign, while FC Bengaluru United required a draw or better to finally secure their place in Indian football’s second tier.

The tension was visible from the opening whistle and Bengaluru United struck early to stun the home crowd. A dangerous delivery into the near post was met perfectly by Lijo, whose glancing header found the back of the net to hand the visitors the lead within the opening minutes.

The goal left MYJ-GMSC rattled. The hosts struggled to cope with Bengaluru United’s intensity and looked nervy in possession for most of the first half. Their touches lacked sharpness and the attacking rhythm was missing, but they managed to stay alive in the contest heading into the break.
One of the few promising moments for the hosts came in the 40th minute. Kean Lewis floated a long diagonal ball towards Shamer on the left flank. The winger cut inside before delivering a teasing cross into the box, where ArvindRaj Rajan connected with a near-post header, only for Bengaluru United’s defence to clear the danger.

Recognising the need for change, MYJ-GMSC made a crucial tactical substitution at halftime by introducing Shravan Shetty — a move that transformed the contest almost instantly.

Just two minutes into the second half, the hosts found their equaliser. Kean Lewis’ free-kick delivery caused confusion inside the six-yard box and after the ball ricocheted into a dangerous area, Shravan reacted quickest to slot home calmly into the bottom-left corner.

The goal completely changed the complexion of the match.
Suddenly, MYJ-GMSC looked sharper, quicker and far more confident in possession. A side that had struggled for consistency throughout the season began to play with renewed belief and urgency.

Their midfield, marshalled by the experienced duo of Advait Shinde and Arvind Raj Rajan, dictated the tempo and threaded passes into the attacking third with authority.
While Youngster Sujal Ghanekar, handed an opportunity only recently, delivered another composed performance in the deeper midfield role. He covered ground tirelessly, won possession repeatedly and distributed the ball efficiently as MYJ-GMSC gained control of the game.

As the clock ticked down, tension around the stadium continued to rise. Every challenge, every clearance and every forward run carried enormous significance. But when the referee finally blew for full time, relief and joy erupted from both camps.

For MYJ-GMSC, it marked survival in their first season at the national level — a reward for resilience under immense pressure. For FC Bengaluru United, it was the culmination of years of ambition and perseverance, as the Bengaluru-based side finally earned promotion to the I-League.

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MYJ began brightly, controlling possession in the opening minutes, but quickly found themselves under pressure from Sporting’s aggressive press. The breakthrough came early in the 9th minute when a misplaced pass was intercepted by Joyson Gauncar, who finished clinically to give the hosts the lead.

The game took a dramatic turn in the 33rd minute as Gauncar, the goalscorer, was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, reducing Sporting to ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Goan side remained composed, managing possession effectively and limiting MYJ’s attacking threat as they carried a 1-0 lead into the break.

The second half brought further drama almost immediately. MYJ were reduced to ten men as well when substitute Tanmay was shown a straight red card moments after coming on, levelling the numbers and shifting the momentum once again.

MYJ responded positively and found the equaliser in the 65th minute. A well-delivered corner from Kwan Lewis was flicked into the net by Shravan Shetty, bringing the visitors back into the contest.

However, the parity was short-lived. Sporting regained the lead soon after through Ngangbam Singh, who produced a sharp finish at the near post to make it 2-1.

Despite late efforts from MYJ, Sporting Club de Goa held firm to secure all three points. The result strengthens their push towards the top four, while MYJ continue their difficult run as they look to turn their season around.

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Delhi FC made a blistering start and took control of the game within minutes. Himanshu Jangra opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a composed finish inside the box, before Keisham Meetei doubled the lead shortly after, capitalising on a rebound from a saved free-kick.

The hosts continued their relentless attacking display, with Wungshung adding a third from long range in the 14th minute. Akash Tirkey then made it 4-0 in the 25th minute with a clinical finish, as MYJ struggled to contain the early onslaught.

Jangra further extended the lead in the 32nd minute with a well-taken header to complete his brace, sending Delhi FC into halftime with a commanding 5-0 advantage.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Delhi FC maintaining control in possession and continuing to press forward. Although they missed a penalty in the 59th minute, the pressure remained constant.

Jangra completed his hat-trick in the 62nd minute, finishing confidently in a one-on-one situation to make it 6-0 and cap off a standout individual performance.

MYJ managed to pull one back in the 79th minute through Kean Lewis, who finished calmly after a well-worked move, but it proved to be only a consolation.

The result sees Delhi FC continue their strong run at the top of the standings, while MYJ face a setback as they look to regroup in the matches ahead.

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Sudeva began on the front foot and looked the more threatening side in the opening stages, pushing forward in search of an early breakthrough. However, MYJ’s defence held firm, dealing well with the pressure and limiting clear-cut chances.

At the other end, MYJ showed promise through Kwan Lewis and Shravan Shetty, who were lively on the flanks and delivered dangerous balls into the box, though the Sudeva goalkeeper remained alert to deal with the threat. Despite the intent from both sides, the first half lacked clear opportunities, with the teams going into the break level at 0-0.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Sudeva continuing to press and MYJ relying on solid defending and key interventions from goalkeeper Paramjeet Singh to stay in the game.

The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when Ejaj Ahamad capitalised on a defensive lapse to tap home from close range, giving the hosts a crucial lead.

MYJ looked to respond, with substitute Miit Adekar injecting energy into the attack and winning important fouls in advanced areas. However, Sudeva maintained their defensive shape and kept MYJ at bay in the closing stages.

The result sees Sudeva draw level on points with MYJ while moving ahead on goal difference, as MYJ suffer their third defeat of the campaign and look to regroup in the matches ahead.

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Coming into the fixture on the back of a strong win over NEROCA FC, MYJ looked to build momentum, but it was the home side who struck first. Despite MYJ controlling possession in the early stages, Karbi took the lead in the 15th minute through Rahul Kumar Paswan, who headed home from a corner.

MYJ goalkeeper Paramjeet Singh was kept busy throughout the first half and produced several key saves to keep the deficit at one, as the hosts carried a 1-0 lead into the break.

The second half saw Karbi extend their advantage early on. A foul inside the box led to a penalty in the 55th minute, which was converted by Lalsiem Chongloi to make it 2-0.

MYJ searched for a way back into the contest but were unable to convert their chances. Karbi continued to press and added a third in the 83rd minute through Kevisanyu, who rose to meet a cross and headed past the goalkeeper.

The forward struck again late in the game, finishing confidently in a one-on-one situation in the 89th minute to seal a comprehensive 4-0 victory for the hosts.

The result hands MYJ their second defeat of the season in their debut I-League 2 campaign. Attention now turns to their upcoming fixture against Sudeva Delhi FC on April 21, where they will look to bounce back.

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Heading into the fixture, both sides were searching for their first win of the campaign, having picked up just a point each from their opening two matches. MYJ, playing their third consecutive home game, showed intent right from the start and looked the more threatening side in the opening exchanges.

Their persistence paid off in the 35th minute when Arif Shaikh found the breakthrough. A well-directed header from Shravan Shetty into the box set up the striker perfectly, allowing him to tap home and give MYJ a deserved lead.

At the other end, goalkeeper Paramjeet Singh played a crucial role in maintaining the advantage, producing a series of fine saves to deny NEROCA and ensure MYJ went into the break with a 1-0 lead.

MYJ carried their momentum into the second half and doubled their advantage in the 51st minute. Arvindraj rose well to head home after a delivery from Dion caused confusion in the NEROCA defence, marking his second goal of the season.

The hosts continued to push forward and nearly extended their lead further, with Ashish striking the crossbar after a strong attacking move, coming close to putting the game beyond reach.

NEROCA, however, kept fighting and pulled one back late in the 89th minute from a corner, setting up a tense finish. Despite the late pressure, MYJ remained composed at the back and saw out the game to secure all three points.

The result marks a historic moment for MYJ, as they claim their first win in their debut I-League 2 campaign, while NEROCA FC continue their search for a first victory this season.

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In a contest that remained finely balanced throughout, both sides showed attacking intent but struggled to find the finishing touch. Gokulam Kerala made a bright start, with Thabiso Nelson Brown testing Rajasthan’s goalkeeper Bhabindra Malla Thakuri early on, while also enjoying more of the ball in the opening stages.

Rajasthan gradually grew into the game and began to create opportunities of their own. Amadou Soukouna was at the heart of their attacking play, first setting up Jonathan Fernandes before testing the goalkeeper himself with a curling effort. The hosts came closest just before the break, with Soukouna striking the crossbar and Fernandes seeing his acrobatic attempt denied, as Gokulam’s defence held firm.

The second half continued in a similar fashion, with chances at both ends but no breakthrough. Gokulam came close through substitute Benjamin Thomas Kuku, only for Malla Thakuri to produce a crucial save. Rajasthan responded with renewed attacking intent, as Thomyo Shimray and Isaac Nortey looked to unlock the defence.

With the match seemingly heading towards a stalemate, the decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time. Substitute Naoba Meitei cut in from the left and fired a right-footed strike towards the near post, catching the goalkeeper off guard and sending the home crowd into celebration.

Gokulam Kerala pushed forward in the closing seconds in search of an equaliser, but Rajasthan United held their ground to secure a hard-fought victory. The result lifts Rajasthan to second place in the standings, marking a crucial step in their campaign.

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The match began with both sides showing intent, moving the ball well and combining effectively in midfield. It was a closely contested first half, with both teams trying to break through organised defensive lines using quick passing and movement. Despite some promising build-up play from either side, neither team could find the finishing touch, and the first half ended goalless.

The second half saw a shift in momentum as United Sports Club began to apply more pressure in attacking areas. Their persistence paid off in the 57th minute when they earned a penalty following a dangerous delivery into the box. George Kom stepped up and calmly converted from the spot a minute later, giving the visitors a crucial lead.

Trailing by a goal, MYJ pushed forward in search of an equaliser, trying different attacking approaches and increasing their intensity. However, United SC remained solid at the back, dealing well with the pressure and limiting clear-cut chances.

Despite their efforts, MYJ were unable to break through, as United Sports Club held on to their narrow lead until the final whistle. The result sees the Kolkata side secure back-to-back wins and move to six points, while MYJ continue their search for their first victory of the campaign.

A competitive performance from MYJ, as they look ahead to their upcoming fixtures in search for 3 points as they sit currently with a draw and a loss in their last 2 games.

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The visitors, Sporting Club Bengaluru, struck first through Asif O M in the 22nd minute before Devadath S doubled their advantage in the 33rd minute, capitalising on their effectiveness in transition. While MYJ looked composed in possession and threatening in attack, Bengaluru’s counter-attacking approach proved dangerous in the first half.

MYJ responded strongly after the break and found their breakthrough in the 66th minute through Kiran Pandhare. His persistence inside the box paid off as he reacted quickest to a saved effort and stretched to guide the ball into the net. The momentum shifted in MYJ’s favour, and just minutes later, Arvindraj brought them level in the 74th minute, heading home at the second post from a well-worked corner routine.

However, the game took another twist when Karthick Thirumalai restored Bengaluru’s lead in the 75th minute, setting up a tense final phase. MYJ refused to back down and continued to push forward in search of an equaliser.

Their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time when Aashish Lalge produced a moment of brilliance in the 88th minute. Meeting a flicked corner delivery, he unleashed a stunning strike from outside the box into the top corner to level the scores and spark celebrations among the home supporters.

It was a performance full of positives for MYJ, who demonstrated quality on the ball and resilience under pressure. While Sporting Club Bengaluru remained a constant threat on the counter, MYJ’s ability to fight back showcased their readiness for the challenges of I-League 2.

With their first point secured in dramatic fashion, MYJ will take confidence from this performance as they look to build momentum in the matches ahead.

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