Punjab FC defeats Churchill Brothers 3-2 in ISL thriller

Punjab FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. The game featured multiple lead changes, beginning with a 13th-minute penalty by Messi Bouli to put Punjab FC ahead. Churchill Brothers responded through Sebastián Gutiérrez, who equalized in the 37th minute, before Alfred Planas restored Punjab's lead in the 40th minute. Gutiérrez struck again in first-half stoppage time to level the score at 2-2 before the break.

The second half remained competitive until the final moments of the match. Konsam Sanathoi Singh scored a decisive winner for Punjab FC deep into stoppage time, sealing the three points for the visitors.

In separate ISL action, Kerala Blasters and Mumbai City FC played to a 0-0 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. Despite several opportunities for both sides, including a header from Akash Mishra that struck the woodwork and a sharp reflex save by Amrinder Singh, neither team could find the back of the net.