Bengaluru made the perfect start when Borja opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. However, SC Delhi responded almost immediately, with Rodrigo finding the equaliser in the 26th minute. The visitors then took the lead in the 32nd minute when Bengaluru defender Menno Koch inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving Delhi a 2-1 advantage at half-time.

The hosts returned after the break determined to turn the game around, and Borja delivered again in the 75th minute to restore parity. His second goal of the evening brought Bengaluru back into the contest and set up a tense finish, with both sides searching for the decisive breakthrough.

That moment arrived in the 89th minute, when Menno Koch made amends for his earlier own goal by finding the net at the right end to put Bengaluru ahead 3-2. The late strike proved decisive, completing a dramatic turnaround and sending the home supporters into celebration.

For Bengaluru, the victory offers an ideal start to the new ISL campaign, with Borja’s brace and Menno’s late winner proving crucial. Despite taking a first-half lead, SC Delhi were unable to hold on, leaving Bengaluru with all three points after an entertaining and closely fought encounter.

The five-goal thriller provided an exciting opening to the 2026-27 ISL season, with Bengaluru FC showing their resilience to recover from a half-time deficit and begin their campaign on a winning note.

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Mrzlijak, primarily a defensive midfielder, is a product of the renowned Dinamo Zagreb Academy, which has produced stars like Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic. He began his professional career with Dinamo Zagreb before going on loan to Radnik Sesvete in Zagreb. His career includes stints at Croatian top-flight club Lokomotiva, Romanian clubs Pandurii Targu Jiu, Astra Giurgiu, Dinamo Bucuresti, Russian club FC Ufa, and finally HNK Gorcia.

Internationally, Mrzlijak has represented Croatia in all youth categories from Under-14 to Under-21, including appearances in the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup and the 2012 UEFA U19 Championships.

Nikolaos Topoliatis, Punjab FC’s Technical Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the signing, stating, “We are excited to have Filip in our ranks for the upcoming season. He is an experienced campaigner who has played in Europe at the highest level of youth football. He will add steel to the midfield and be a leader in and out of the field.”

Mrzlijak’s addition is expected to bring experience and leadership to Punjab FC’s midfield as they prepare for the new season.

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Mumbai City come into the new season having won the ISL Cup in 2023/24 and finishing second in the league stage. The Islanders also registered their highest-ever points tally, when they finished with 47 points in 22 games.

Additionally, Mumbai City finished the league stage with the best goal difference (+23), while conceding the least goals among all teams (19 goals). The incredible defence was led by Goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa, who won the Golden Glove for keeping nine clean sheets across the tournament. The Islanders also had 16 different goal-scorers in the ISL last season, the most for any team in a single campaign in competition history. One of those goal-scorers was Vikram Partap Singh, who was prolific in front of goal, earning him the Emerging Player of the League for the 2023-24 season.

Speaking ahead of the pre-season camp in Thailand, Coach Petr Kratky said, “The last season with the team was remarkable, highlighted by outstanding performances on the pitch topped off by winning the ISL Cup.”

“However, that’s in the past, and we must now shift our focus to preparing rigorously for the upcoming season. We need to maintain our motivation and embrace new challenges. Our squad features a blend of experienced players who bring valuable expertise, as well as some exciting new additions who will enhance our team’s strength. Our aim is to reach even greater heights and achieve new levels of success,” added Kratky.

Securing the ISL Cup has set high expectations for everyone at Mumbai City, both from within the club and our fans. Club CEO Kandarp Chandra, said, “As such, we have set high standards for ourselves for the season ahead. With new faces on the team, the focus at our pre-season camp will be to build a foundation for the team. A foundation that brings the team together to play the brand of beautiful football that is characteristic of Mumbai City FC. Building chemistry within the team, keeping our players fit, and executing on a shared vision will be key.”

“Bangkok also gives offers us weather conditions that are similar to those in Mumbai. We believe this will help our diverse group of players better acclimatise when they return to Mumbai. We wish to hold silverware at season’s end, but we will play the season how we have always done – one game at a time,” Kandarp Chandra added.

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Dražić has penned a two-year contract with the Gaurs, which will see him wear the Club’s iconic orange during the upcoming 2024-25 season and beyond.

This being his first-ever assignment outside of the European continent, the 28-year-old arrives on Indian shores to play for FC Goa after an impressive season with Cyprus-based Ethnikos Achna FC – where he notched six goals and 14 assists across 39 appearances in 2023-24.

Born in the city of Sombor in Serbia, a young Dražić began his football journey with FK Teleoptik in the late 2000s, before progressing through the youth ranks of Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade. His professional career kicked off in 2013 with Serbian SuperLiga club OFK Beograd, where he made an immediate impact by scoring his first league goal just a month after his debut.

The midfielder’s talent soon took him to Spain, where he played for LaLiga side Celta de Vigo and spent a season on loan at Real Valladolid in the Segunda division. His journey then continued through Slovakia with Slovan Bratislava, Poland with Zagłębie Lubin, and Hungary with Budapest Honvéd FC, all in the top-division leagues of their respective countries.

Dražić enjoyed significant success at Bratislava in particular, winning the league title twice – in 2018-19 and 2020-21 – and playing regularly in the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. Following stints with Turkish club Bodrum FK and Serbian outfit FK Radnik, he joined Ethnikos Achna FC in the Cypriot First Division League, where he had one of his best campaigns to-date last season.

On the international stage, Dejan Dražić has represented Serbia at various youth levels. He was a part of the Eagles’ squad at the 2014 UEFA Under-19 Championship and has also featured for their U20 and U21 teams. With 326 appearances, 54 goals and 48 assists overall across his club career, the 28-year-old brings with him substantial experience and a distinguished record, as he now looks to try his hand in Indian football.

Head Coach Manolo Marquez expressed his excitement about the new signing, stating, “We’re elated to welcome Dejan to FC Goa. He is a very talented player, technically brilliant with fine dribbling abilities and a very good final pass.

“He has played in different countries, which will help him adapt to India and the nature of football played in the country. Versatility is another one of Dejan’s qualities – he can play as a winger or as an attacking midfielder. All of this makes him a fantastic addition to the squad, and we’re sure he will hit the ground running at training once he arrives,” the Spaniard added.

On his decision to join FC Goa, Dražić said, “I’m happy to join the Gaurs, and I’m ready for a new challenge after so many years in Europe. I heard the best things about the Indian Super League, from my friends from Serbia who played here – some of them are still here.

“And all of them said the nicest things about FC Goa – what they tell me is that this is perhaps the best and the most organised club in the country. Later, while speaking with the management who were very direct and persistent with me, I became pleased to know that I am one of the choices for this team.

“I hope to justify this trust in me. The bigger goal, of course, is to be one of the contenders to win the league and the cup competitions. I am also eager to show myself well, and to bring the club and the team what they expect from me,” the Serbian added.

Dejan Dražić is hence the Gaurs’ fourth confirmed foreign signing for the 2024-25 season, after Carl McHugh, Odei Onaindia who recently extended his terms and Iker Guarrotxena who returned to the Club last week after an impressive debut campaign in 2022-23.

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Jon Toral began his football journey with local club UE Barri Santes Creus in Spain. His talent soon caught the attention of Spanish giants FC Barcelona, leading to his recruitment into their renowned youth academy, La Masia. Over eight years, Toral developed into a versatile midfielder known for his technical skills. He then moved to London to join Arsenal FC, marking the start of a new chapter in his career where he represented the Gunners in the Premier Reserve League, NextGen Series, and the UEFA Youth League.

Toral’s professional journey has seen him play for several clubs, including Brentford, Birmingham City, Hull City in England, Granada CF in Spain, Rangers FC in Scotland, and most recently OFI Crete FC in Greece. His versatility and adaptability have been evident throughout, consistently showcasing his technical prowess and football intelligence.

Throughout his career, Toral has played 275 games across various leagues and teams. Known for his silky touches and creative flair, he has registered 35 assists and scored 46 goals. Standing tall at 6 feet, Toral is a constant threat in the penalty box, adept at scoring with both his feet and head.

With his experience and talent, Jon Toral is set to be a valuable addition to the Mumbai City FC squad, aiming to help the team achieve its objectives in the upcoming seasons.

Jon Toral said: “I am incredibly excited to begin this new chapter of my life in India. Mumbai City has a strong track record of winning trophies and is one of the most successful clubs in the country. The club’s commitment to their philosophy and values is of the highest order, making it an easy decision for me to join. I can’t wait to meet my teammates, Coach Petr Kratky, and the passionate fans who make Mumbai City FC a special club.”

Petr Kratky – Head Coach, Mumbai City FC, said: “We’re happy to have Jon join us at Mumbai City FC. He is a very experienced player with the technical abilities and skills that will bolster our midfield for the upcoming season. Jon is a great player and a leader on and off the pitch, and we believe his presence will help the squad achieve the desired objectives. I look forward to having him in our squad next season.”

Kandarp Chandra – CEO, Mumbai City FC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jon Toral to the club. Jon embodies our club’s values, including dedication, teamwork, and excellence. His experience and skill set will strengthen our midfield and inspire and motivate the entire squad. We are looking forward to having him contribute to our success and help us achieve our goals.”

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Kolkata, May 4: Mumbai City FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium to emerge as the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 Cup Winners at the final in Kolkata tonight. The Islanders came from behind after Jason Cummings handed the Mariners a lead late in the first half. Second half strikes by Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Bipin Singh, and Jakub Vojtus ensured that the Petr Kratky-coached side settled the scores against the home side in front of a capacity crowd to draw curtains on the landmark 10th season of the ISL.

In proceedings slightly identical to the final of ISL 2020-21, when both these teams had squared off in the summit clash, a similar hero came up, as Bipin Singh notched an 81st minute strike to help his men avenge the loss that they succumbed to, in the title decider at this very venue. In the first-ever ISL grand finale held in Kolkata, Mumbai City FC returned the happier of the two teams winning their second ISL final, with both of them coming against the Mariners.

Both sides treaded a cautious line in the opening half, focusing on holding their shape, playing to their strengths, and not giving away too much to work on for the opposition. However, Mohun Bagan Super Giant drew the first blood thanks to their fierce offensive duo of Dimitrios Petratos and Cummings.

Petratos hasn’t been afraid to test his luck from distance often in this campaign. As the opening essay of  the game was concluding, he unleashed a shot that caught Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa off-guard. The custodian fumbled the effort; with Cummings present right there like a fox in the box to bury the chance in the 44th minute and ensure that his team entered the break with a lead in hand.

The Islanders naturally decided to shake things up in the second half. They adopted newer courses of play, involving a long ball from Alberto Noguera to their Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz eight minutes into the second half. Diaz’s sharp offensive instincts were right there on display, calmly bringing the ball down, steering near Vishal Kaith and slotting the ball into the back of the net to equalise the scores.

For a brief passage of play, it appeared that the game might head into the extra time, but an unfortunate knock picked by Diaz in the 72nd minute opened the floodgates for the comeback by the visitors.

As the striker was taken off the field, Slovak striker Vojtus replaced him and was central to both the goals that Mumbai City FC scored after that. Bipin’s one came through a scrambled effort where Vikram Partap Singh squared up a pass for Lallianzuala Chhangte at the edge of the box. Chhangte’s attempt at goal took a nick off Vojtus’ foot, but amidst a crowded situation, Bipin hammered in the ball to get his side the lead in the game.

The Mariners desperately sought to level scores in the added time of the second half, but they ended up exposing large chunks of space in the backline. Vojtus capitalised on one of those loose balls, getting control over the ball on the right side of the box and demonstrating impeccable efficiency to net his team’s third goal of the night.

Key Performer of the Match

Jorge Pereyra Diaz (Mumbai City FC)

Diaz completed 15 out of his 19 attempted passes and was buzzing in and around the Mariners’ backline to search for a breakthrough. His goal oozed all class and was instrumental in laying the foundation of Mumbai City FC’s triumph in this game.

ISL 2023-24 Season Awards

• Golden Glove – Phurba Lachenpa (Mumbai City FC)
• Golden Boot – Dimitrios Diamantakos (Kerala Blasters FC)
• Emerging Player of the League – Vikram Partap Singh (Mumbai City FC)
• Player of the League – Dimitrios Petratos (Mohun Bagan Super Giant)

Brief Scores

Mumbai City FC 3 (Jorge Pereyra Diaz 53’, Bipin Singh 81’, Jakub Vojtus 90+7’) – 1 Mohun Bagan Super Giant (Jason Cummings 44’)

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The club has reportedly paid an undisclosed fee to Rajasthan United for his signature. The deal also includes a clause in which we will see the player getting a chance to play abroad under the other clubs of the city football group. The transfer is subject to a medical.

The 18-year midfielder burst onto the scene after his heroics in the Durand Cup, which saw him score two goals against heavyweights Mumbai City and ATK Mohun Bagan. He scored the winner against ATK Mohun Bagan in Rajasthan’s 3-2 win in the group stage of the competition.

Following his performance in the cup, several ISL sides were interested in the youngster, with Mumbai City winning the race.

The Arunachal Pradesh-born player made his senior debut in the I-league qualifiers aged 16. He went on to play 14 games in the I-league 2021-22 season, where Rajasthan finished sixth place overall in the table. 

Nikum is naturally a right-winger but can also play in a central midfielder role. The 18-year-old is touted to have incredible dribbling skills and also has the confidence to take on players. He can be a troublemaker to opposition defenders with his pace and energy.

Mumbai City are currently the table toppers in the Hero Indian Super League season and have not lost a single game. They have 39 points from 15 games which include 12 wins and 3 draws. The Islanders are also the first team to qualify for the ISL playoffs with 5 games to spare.

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Dimitrios Diamantakos (‘56) and Sahal Samad (‘86, ‘90+6) were the two goalscorers for the Kerala Blasters.

Ivan Vukomanović made five changes to the Kerala Blasters line-up, with three changes in defence. NorthEast United FC stuck with the 5-3-2 formation for the second game straight.
The game started slowly with neither side willing to risk anything, cancelling each other out in midfield, and struggling to carve out chances in the final third.

Romain Philippoteaux hit the woodwork from range after a little run from midfield in the eighth minute for NorthEast United FC, and Diamantakos found some space in behind in the 40th minute for Kerala Blasters, but his shot went wide. The two goalkeepers weren’t asked to make any saves either as the first half ended 0-0.

The coaches did not make any changes heading into the second half, but the two teams showed more directness by taking a few shots early in the half. The plan paid off for Kerala Blasters in the 56th minute. Saurav Mandal was played through by Rahul KP, and Mandal’s shot was met by Diamantakos, who added the finishing touch to an excellent team move.

NorthEast United FC came extremely close to equalising twice in the space of two minutes. The first chance fell to Imran Khan, who got on the end of a brilliant cross, but could not get the right connection. Emil Benny got on the end of an even better chance a minute later after being played through by Matt Derbyshire. Despite rounding off the goalkeeper, Benny’s touch was too heavy, and ultimately not even resulting in a shot.

NorthEast United FC were punished two minutes later by Sahal Samad, who finished off a rapid counterattack to give Kerala Blasters a 2-0 lead. The substitute added another goal six minutes into second-half stoppage time to give his side a 3-0 victory.

NorthEast United FC’s problems in front of goal, and in defence continue. They remain in last place and will be facing ATK Mohun Bagan Vivekananda at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata next week in search of their first win of the season. Kerala Blasters FC have moved to 7th in the table with six points in five games and will be hosting FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

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Iker Guarrotxena and Noah Wail Sadaoui scored inside the first 15 minutes, and Brison Fernandes scored in the 93rd minute to give FC Goa a win on their return home.

Both sides made two changes to their starting eleven. The hosts welcomed Dheeraj Moirangthem back in goal, and Mohamed Fares Arnaout replaced Marc Hernandez in defence. The visitors also made a change in defence with Eli Sabia coming in to replace Pratik Chaudhari. Harry Sawyer dropped to the bench, and Jitendra Singh came into the midfield as Jamshedpur switched to a 4-2-3-1.

FC Goa were off to a flyer as Guarrotxena scored after just two minutes. Brandon Fernandes played a short corner to Edu Bedia on the right flank. The Spaniard whipped a cross in as the ball missed a cheeky flick from Redeem Tlang before finding Guarrotxena, whose decisive tap-in put the Gaurs ahead.

Ten minutes into the game, the hosts were dealt a blow after Arnaout was stretchered off and replaced by midfielder Glan Martins. Head coach Carlos Pena did not tweak the formation as Martins slotted in as a centre-back.

Before the Red Miners could capitalise on this opportunity, the Gaurs established a two-goal cushion just two minutes after the substitution. Brandon found Noah Wail Sadaoui with a sublime defence-splitting pass from midfield. The striker kept his left-footed strike low and hard to double FC Goa’s advantage.

Towards the end of the first half, Wellington Priori dodged his marker and unleashed a shot at goal. Dheeraj matched it with a decent save. At the other end, Sadoui continued to be a menace for the Jamshedpur FC defence. In first-half stoppage time, Sadoui crossed the ball in from the left flank before Tiang’s header was tipped over the bar by Rehenesh.

In the second half, Jamshedpur FC head coach Aidy Boothroyd reverted to a 4-4-2 as he took Sabia and Jitendra off and brought Sawyer and Pratik on. Ten minutes in, striker Jay Thomas replaced midfielder Priori in an effort to add more attacking impetus to the team. However, the Gaurs were able to keep all attackers at bay.

FC Goa gave their fans another reason to celebrate with a third goal in second-half stoppage time. Substitutes combined as Saviour Gama played a low ball towards Brison. Only five minutes after coming on, Brison controlled the ball at his feet before smashing it past Rehenesh in the 93rd minute.
The win lifts FC Goa up into second place in the Hero ISL table with nine points. The Gaurs will travel to Kochi to face Kerala Blasters next on November 13, Sunday. The Red Miners drop from sixth to eighth in the league and have four points from four games. Their next game is against Hyderabad FC at home on November 9, Wednesday.

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The Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal fixture, popularly known as the Kolkata Derby is a 100-year-old footballing rivalry with a rich history. The match is locally known as the ‘boro match’ which means ‘big match’ in Bengali. The first match between these two sides was played on 8 August 1921 in the Coochbehar cup, which ended as a goalless stalemate. Since then, both of these sides have battled it out against each other around 382 times, in which, East Bengal came out victorious 132 times and Mohun Bagan won 125 games. The rest of the games ended in a draw.

Both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan joined the Hero ISL two seasons back.  Ahead of the first ISL fixture that is going to be played in front of home fans in Kolkata, we take a look at some of the memorable games between these two sides over the last 10-12 years

East Bengal 3-3 Mohun Bagan, East Bengal won 3-2 on penalties (Mohammedan sporting platinum jubilee cup, November 14, 2010)

To commemorate their maiden triumph of the prestigious Calcutta Football League in 1934, the Mohammedan sporting club organized the platinum jubilee cup with Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and the world’s first-ever football club Sheffield FC being the participants. Mohun Bagan and East Bengal made it to the final of the two-day contest and produced a goal-fest. Alvito D’cunha put East Bengal in front in the stoppage time of the first half, but Mohun Bagan returned in the second half with goals from Satish Kumar and Ashim Biswas giving them the lead. Their celebrations didn’t last long as Robin Singh equalized for East Bengal and the game went to extra time. East Bengal looked to have won it when Robin scored again in the extra time to make it 3-2 in the 101st minute of the game. But, Mohun Bagan responded well and Harpreet Singh’s strike took the final to penalties, which East Bengal won 3-2.

East Bengal 3-0 Mohun Bagan (I-league 2012)

A wave of violence erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium as this derby fixture was forced to be called off. 

It all started when East Bengal took the lead through Harmanjot Khabra from a Mehtab Hussain freekick in the 43rd minute of the game. Things started to heat up when Bagan’s star recruit Odafa Okolie was given a straight red card by referee Vishnu Chauhan for expressing his displeasure. Soon after the incident, Mohun Bagan fans started pelting stones and bricks at the field, one of them hitting a Mohun Bagan midfielder Syed Rahim Nabi’s face. He was quickly hospitalized and Bagan players came off the field. The match was then called off after Bagan refused to field their player’s in the second half. Mohun Bagan was given a two-year suspension for the same reason.

East Bengal 4-0 Mohun Bagan (2015)

East Bengal clinched the Calcutta Football League title for the 6th consecutive time by thrashing Mohun Bagan 4-0 in their penultimate game of the league.

In front of a packed 65000 crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium, East Bengal’s South Korean star recruit Do Dong-Hyun netted two freekicks in the first half while goals from Muhammad Rafique and Rahul Bheke in the second half completed a 4-0 rout against their arch-rivals, Mohun Bagan.

Mohun Bagan 2-1 East Bengal (I-league 2019)

This was the last Kolkata Derby game in the I-league era. Mohun Bagan made it one to remember as goals from Joseba Betia and Baba Diawara on either side of the break gave the Mariners 3 points and the much-needed edge in their title race with East Bengal’s consolation goal coming from Marco’s Jimenez in the 72nd minute being too late.

ATK Mohun Bagan 3-1 SC East Bengal 

One of the dramatic encounters between the two sides in the ISL has to be the 2021 fixture where a young Kiyan Nassiri, son of former East Bengal legend Jamshad Nassiri stunned the red and gold with his second-half hat-trick heroics that won the game for the Mariners. Darren Sidoel had given East Bengal the lead in the 56th minute of the game, but Kiyan came on and soon equalized in the 64′ minute, However, his dramatic double strike deep in the injury time killed the game for East Bengal as Mariners extended their winning streak against the rivals.

Today as Kolkata prepares for another derby day, it will be interesting to see whether Juan Ferrando’s high-flying ATK Mohun Bagan come on top or will it be Stephen Constantine’s pragmatic East Bengal that breaks the jinx, either ways expect a high-octane encounter.

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