Thrilling ISL Opener: Punjab Beats Odisha After 90+5 Minute Strike

In a high‑octane opening match of the ISL season, Punjab FC defeated Odisha FC 2-1 at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The hosts opened the scoring within the first minute after Muhammad Uvais supplied a precise cross for Meshi Bawli, who finished low into the right corner. Odisha leveled the game in the 15th minute through a well‑timed header by Thoiba Moirangthem from a corner delivered by Lalthathanga Khawalharing.

Both teams created several opportunities in the second half, but neither could break the deadlock. The decisive moment arrived in the fifth minute of added time when Vishal Yadav’s movement inside the box set up Bawli, who calmly placed the ball past the Odisha goalkeeper to secure a 2-1 win for Punjab.