Punjab FC defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in a dramatic ISL 2025-26 clash in Margao. Late goals from Bede Osuji and Dani Ramírez helped the Shers secure a crucial win and move level on points with league leaders East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in the title race.
Margao, May 16: Punjab FC kept their title ambitions alive with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Margao on Saturday.
Goals from Manglenthang Kipgen, Bede Osuji, and Dani Ramírez sealed a crucial win for the Shers, while Suhair VP and Kartik Hantal found the net for Odisha FC in a pulsating contest that came alive in the closing stages.
With this victory, Panagiotis Dilmperis’ side moved up to fourth place with 22 points from 12 matches, level on points with East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant ahead of their upcoming Kolkata Derby on Sunday.
Odisha FC, meanwhile, remained 12th with 10 points from 12 matches. Bede Osuji was named Player of the Match for his influential performance in attack.
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