ISL: Mohun Bagan's Last-Minute Victory Keeps Title Hopes Alive; Inter Kashi and Kerala Blasters Secure Key Wins Mohun Bagan SG secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Punjab FC in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) encounter, thanks to a last-minute goal from Jason Cummings. The result propelled Bagan to second place in the standings, a point behind leaders Mumbai City FC, while Punjab dropped to seventh after their title hopes were dashed. The match, played at the Salt Lake Stadium on April 12, was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Bagan coming from behind to claim the win. Punjab FC took an early lead in the 12th minute when Dani Ramirez scored after a precise cross from Muhammed Uvais. Bagan responded with a flurry of chances, including a powerful drive from Liston Colaco that was saved by Punjab goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh. The equalizer came in the 30th minute as Jamie Maclaren, who had already scored eight goals this season, capitalized on a clever flick from Robinho to slot the ball past Arshdeep. The match took a dramatic turn in the 60th minute when Nsungusi Effiong, after a defensive error from Abhishek Singh, volleyed a stunning strike to restore Punjab's lead. Bagan, however, refused to back down, and Sahal Abdul Samad struck in the 73rd minute with a curling shot that dipped and swerved into the top corner, leveling the score at 2-2. The decisive moment arrived in the 90th minute when Cummings, after a free-kick from the right wing, found the net. Arshdeep, distracted by Tom Aldred's presence, failed to clear the ball, allowing Cummings to score the winner in injury time. The victory kept Bagan in the title race, while Punjab's defeat marked a significant setback for their aspirations.#indian_super_league #punjab_fc #mumbai_city_fc #mohun_bagansg #salt_lake_stadium
Inter Kashi were promoted after winning the I-League last season, and have already shown they can go toe to toe with well-established clubs, particularly thanks to their robust defensive tactics, which has seen them concede just thrice in four games (despite being down to 10 men in one of them). Mumbai City FC have made a solid start to the 2026 ISL season — they are unbeaten in their first four games (two wins and two draws). However, they face a tricky test away from home on Sunday, when they lock horns with Antonio Lopez Habas’s defensively astute Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Inter Kashi were promoted after winning the I-League last season, and have already shown they can go toe to toe with well-established clubs, particularly thanks to their robust defensive tactics, which has seen them concede just thrice in four games (despite being down to 10 men in one of them). Nevertheless, The Islanders’s coach Petr Kratky insists his team can penetrate their backline. “They are very well drilled. Their defensive mindset and defensive transitions are very good. But I believe that we can create chances and score goals. It’s all about our approach [to the game]. We want to show a good attitude. We want to play attacking football. Obviously, against Inter Kashi it will be hard, but I believe in my team’s ability to break it [their defence],” Kratky told reporters on Friday. Mumbai City’s left flank, comprising winger PN Noufal and full-back Aakash Mishra proved to be a thorn in Delhi Sporting Club’s defence in their last game (a 2-2 draw), and Kratky hopes the rest of the team can take a leaf out of their book, to bolster the attack. “I’m very happy with our team’s start in certain areas, like the left side.#inter_kashi #mumbai_city_fc #petr_kratky #kishore_bharati_krirangan #kushal_das
