Football

In a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Nehru Stadium, Hyderabad FC staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters. The match initially seemed destined for a comfortable Blasters win, but Hyderabad's resilience and determination proved decisive.Kerala Blasters began the match with a dominant display, slicing through Hyderabad's defense with ease. Mohammed Aimen and Adrian Luna were particularly impressive on the left flank, creating numerous scoring opportunities. The home side's efforts were rewarded in the 13th minute when Korou Singh delivered a precise cross to striker Jesus Jimenez, who tapped it in with ease.However, Hyderabad refused to be disheartened. Towards the end of the first half, Andrei Alba capitalized on a pass from Parag Shrivas to score a stunning equalizer with a rising shot. The goal transformed Hyderabad, instilling confidence and belief in the team.After the break, Edmilson Correia came on as a substitute for Hyderabad and nearly gave the visitors the lead in the 55th minute. However, goalkeeper Som Kumar made a brilliant save to deny him. K.P. Rahul's introduction 10 minutes later brought a renewed sense of urgency to Blasters' play, as he sent dangerous crosses into the box from the right.Just when Blasters fans thought they were on the verge of a goal, Hyderabad struck again. The visitors earned a controversial penalty, despite replays showing that defender Hormipam did not handle the ball. Alba stepped up and coolly converted the spot-kick, giving Hyderabad a 2-1 lead.Despite their best efforts, Kerala Blasters were unable to find an equalizer. Hyderabad held on to their slender advantage, securing a valuable three points that lifted them to seventh place in the ISL standings. Blasters, on the other hand, remained in 10th place after their third consecutive loss.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's resilience shone through as they rallied from two goals down to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.The home team endured a shaky start as NorthEast United dominated the opening half. The trio of Alaeddine Ajaraie, Guillermo Fernandez, and Jithin M.S. kept the Mohun Bagan defense on high alert, leading to a thunderous goal from midfielder Mohammed Bemmamer in the fifth minute.However, Mohun Bagan regrouped swiftly and found the equalizer in the 10th minute through a well-taken header from young defender Dippendu Biswas. The visitors regained the lead in the 24th minute when Ajaraie produced a stunning finish.The second half saw a more balanced contest, with both teams creating chances. Mohun Bagan's persistence paid off in the 61st minute when Subhasish Bose scored a controversial goal to level the scores. The match reached its climax in the 87th minute when substitute Jason Cummings netted the winner for Mohun Bagan, securing all three points for the home team.

Real Madrid's dramatic comeback victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final was a testament to their unwavering spirit and the brilliance of their veteran striker, Joselu.After trailing for much of the match, Real Madrid found themselves on the brink of elimination with just minutes remaining. However, Joselu's twin strikes in the dying moments turned the tide and sent the Santiago Bernabeu into raptures.Joselu's journey to this moment has been a testament to his perseverance and determination. After making his debut for Real Madrid in 2009, he embarked on a nomadic career that took him to several clubs across Europe. Despite his travels, Joselu never lost sight of his dream of making a mark on the biggest stage.On Wednesday night, that dream became a reality. Joselu's first goal came from a fortunate bounce off Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but his second was a clinical finish that showcased his predatory instincts.Real Madrid's victory was also a reminder of their uncanny ability to find a way to win in the Champions League. Despite being outplayed for much of the match, they managed to pull off another miraculous comeback.Joselu's performance was a perfect embodiment of Real Madrid's fighting spirit. The 34-year-old striker never gave up, and his goals ultimately proved to be the difference.

Real Madrid's magical run in the Champions League continued on Wednesday as they staged another thrilling comeback to defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 and reach the final for the second time in three seasons.After trailing 1-0 for much of the second half, Madrid rallied late with goals from Joselu in the 88th minute and stoppage time. The victory gave Madrid a 4-3 aggregate triumph and set up a final clash against Borussia Dortmund on June 1 in London.Madrid's victory was reminiscent of their remarkable run in 2022, when they pulled off several late comebacks at the Bernabeu. This time, they needed some late drama once again.Bayern had taken the lead through Alphonso Davies in the 68th minute, but Madrid refused to give up. Joselu's first goal came after Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer spilled an easy save, while his second was initially ruled offside but later allowed after video review."It's inexplicable," said Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. "Fans who push us on, a fantastic stadium, players who never stop believing — it’s simply something magical.”Madrid's victory extended their record to 18 European Cup finals, nine of which have come in the Champions League era. They will be looking to add to their record-breaking tally when they face Dortmund in the final.Bayern, meanwhile, were left to rue their missed opportunities. They had dominated much of the match but failed to capitalize on their chances. Coach Thomas Tuchel described the offside call that ruled out their late equalizer as "disastrous" and "against the rules.""It hurts," said Tuchel. "It’ll take a while to recover, but on the one hand it’s a loss where we left it all out on the pitch."Dortmund, who eliminated Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals, will be looking to upset Madrid in the final and claim their first European Cup since 1997.

Mama Balde's dramatic stoppage-time header propelled Lyon to a stunning 4-3 comeback victory over Lille in Ligue 1 on Monday, dealing a significant blow to Lille's Champions League aspirations.Lille appeared to be cruising towards victory after taking a 2-0 lead into the break, courtesy of Bafode Diakite's first-half header and Edon Zhegrova's strike. However, Lyon rallied in the second half, with Said Benrahma and Malick Fofana finding the net to level the scores.Diakite restored Lille's advantage with another header, but Alexandre Lacazette's close-range finish once again brought Lyon level. As the match entered injury time, Balde rose highest to meet Clinton Mata's cross and secure a dramatic victory for the visitors.The result leaves Lille in fourth place with two games remaining, two points behind Brest in third and four ahead of Nice in fifth. The top three teams qualify automatically for next season's Champions League, while the fourth-placed team enters the preliminary rounds.Lyon's victory, meanwhile, lifts them to seventh place, which could be enough to secure a spot in the Conference League if Paris Saint-Germain wins the French Cup.The match was a rare Monday kick-off in Ligue 1 due to the anniversary of the Furiani disaster in Corsica, where 18 people died and thousands were injured in 1992.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's remarkable comeback in the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final second leg against Odisha FC has propelled them into another final. The 2-0 victory at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday was a testament to the team's resilience and the tactical brilliance of coach Antonio Lopez Habas.Trailing 1-2 from the first leg in Bhubaneswar, Mohun Bagan needed a strong start, and they got it through Jason Cummings' goal in the 22nd minute. Dimitri Petratos' deflected shot found its way to Cummings, who slotted it home.Petratos was a constant threat throughout the match, driving the team forward from midfield and creating chances. His crossfield pass to Thapa set up the move that led to Cummings' goal.Mohun Bagan's defense also played a crucial role in the victory. Vishal Kaith made several key saves, while Hector Yuste cleared a goal-bound shot off the line. Dippendu Biswas and Manvir Singh made crucial interceptions, and the entire team defended with determination.The second goal came in the dying minutes of the match, with Manvir Singh's tireless effort paying off. His cut-back found Amrinder Singh, and Sahal Abdul Samad tapped in the rebound.Habas has now reached his third ISL final, having won the title with ATK Mohun Bagan in 2019-20. He will be aiming to become the second coach after Sergio Lobera to win the ISL twice.Mohun Bagan will face the winner of the Mumbai City FC-FC Goa semi-final in the final on Saturday. They will be confident of their chances, having already beaten Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the league shield match.

Manchester United's rollercoaster season took another dramatic turn as they overcame a stunning collapse to defeat Coventry City 4-2 on penalties in an FA Cup semi-final classic.Erik ten Hag's side cruised to a 3-0 lead at Wembley Stadium, with goals from Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes. However, Coventry staged a remarkable comeback, with Ellis Simms, Callum O'Hare, and Haji Wright scoring to level the match at 3-3 in the 95th minute.The second half saw a complete reversal of fortunes. Coventry, who had struggled to create chances in the first half, suddenly found their rhythm. Simms pulled one back in the 71st minute, and O'Hare equalized in the 79th minute.As extra time approached, Coventry's momentum continued to grow. Victor Torp forced a sharp save from United goalkeeper Andre Onana, and Wright converted a penalty in the dying seconds to send the match into extra time.In extra time, both teams had chances to win it. Fernandes rattled the crossbar, while Simms hit the underside of the crossbar. Coventry thought they had won it in the final seconds, but VAR ruled out Torp's goal for offside.The penalty shootout proved to be a tense affair. Casemiro's weak penalty was saved by Coventry goalkeeper Bradley Collins, but O'Hare and Ben Sheaf missed their spot-kicks. Rasmus Hojlund stepped up to take the decisive penalty and sent United through to the final.Manchester City await United in the final, after they defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the other semi-final. It will be a repeat of last year's final, which City won 1-0.

Borussia Dortmund staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a first semi-final appearance since 2013.Trailing 2-1 from the first leg, Dortmund started brightly and took the lead in the 34th minute through Julian Brandt, who collected a Mats Hummels chip and fired past Jan Oblak. Just five minutes later, Ian Maatsen doubled the advantage, threading in from an acute angle after being given space to run in the Atletico box.However, Atletico coach Diego Simeone made three changes at half-time, including bringing on Angel Correa, and his energy told immediately. Hummels conceded a poor own goal before Correa netted to put Atletico back ahead in the tie.Those goals seemed to jolt Dortmund back to life, and they scored twice in three minutes to retake the overall lead. Niclas Fuellkrug headed in a Marcel Sabitzer cross, and the Austrian midfielder then got a goal of his own, shooting through the Atletico defense and into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.Dortmund held on for a famous victory, sending them through to the semi-finals where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.

Goa's resilience shone through as they staged a remarkable comeback from a goal down to defeat Manipur 2-1 in extra time, securing their 14th appearance in the Santosh Trophy final.The match began with a high tempo, with both teams creating early chances. However, it was Manipur who broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when Ngangbam Pacha Singh unleashed a stunning strike from 30 yards that left Goa goalkeeper Antonio Dylan Inacio da Silva rooted to the spot.Goa's hopes seemed to dwindle as Manipur employed a high press that stifled their passing game. However, the Goan team refused to give up and fought back valiantly. Deep into injury time, Necio Maristo Fernandes produced a moment of brilliance, acrobatically back-volleying the ball into the goal from inside the box to send the game into extra time.In extra time, Manipur came out strong, but Goa remained resolute and looked to hit on the counter. With just four minutes remaining on the clock, Fernandes struck again, running onto a low center from the right and poking the ball in from close range.The match ended in a flurry of red cards as tempers flared. Manipur head coach Thangjam Saran Singh and a team staff member were dismissed just after Goa's second goal, while substitute Sushilkumar Singh was sent off in the sixth minute of injury time in extra time.Goa's victory sets up a thrilling final against Services, who defeated Mizoram 2-1 in the other semifinal. The Goan team will be aiming to add to their record-breaking 13 Santosh Trophy titles, while Services will be looking to claim their first title since 2012.