Punjab FC secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers in the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. Konsam Sanathoi Singh scored the decisive goal deep into stoppage time to give the Shers all three points in an entertaining contest. Messi Bouli gave Punjab FC the lead from the penalty spot in the 13th minute, but Sebastián Gutiérrez equalised for Churchill Brothers in the 37th minute. Alfred Planas restored Punjab's advantage three minutes later, only for Gutiérrez to score again in first-half stoppage time and make it 2-2. Both teams searched for a winner after the break, with goalkeepers Sayad Kadir and Arshdeep Singh making important saves to keep the contest evenly balanced. However, Sanathoi Singh found the net in the fifth minute of added time, finishing off a move created by Bouli to seal a dramatic win for Punjab FC.

Messi Bouli Gives Punjab FC an Early Lead

Punjab FC started aggressively and created an early opportunity when Bishu Sharma fired narrowly over the crossbar from outside the penalty area in the second minute. The visitors continued to apply pressure and were rewarded when Gaurav Bora brought down Bouli inside the box. The referee awarded a penalty, and the Punjab FC striker stepped up to take responsibility. Bouli calmly sent his left-footed shot into the top-right corner, putting his team ahead 1-0 in the 13th minute. Churchill Brothers responded by increasing their attacking efforts. Trijoy Dias came close to scoring with a header from a Gutiérrez cross following a set piece, but his attempt went wide. At the other end, Kadir kept Churchill Brothers in the contest by making important saves to deny Manglenthang Kipgen and Planas as Punjab looked to extend their advantage.

Gutiérrez and Planas Trade Goals in an Exciting First Half

Churchill Brothers eventually found an equaliser in the 37th minute. Vincy Barretto delivered a cross into the penalty area, where Gutiérrez finished from close range with a shot into the bottom-right corner to make it 1-1. Punjab FC responded quickly and regained the lead just three minutes later. Planas found space inside the penalty area and struck a right-footed shot into the bottom-left corner, putting the Shers ahead 2-1. However, the hosts refused to go into the break trailing. Gutiérrez scored his second goal of the match in first-half stoppage time, finishing from close range with his right foot and sending the ball into the bottom-left corner. His 45th-minute goal brought Churchill Brothers level at 2-2 and ensured that neither side had an advantage heading into half-time.

Both Teams Search for a Winner After the Break

The second half continued in a competitive fashion, with both sides creating opportunities to take the lead. Punjab FC came close to scoring in the 55th minute when Bouli connected with a cross from Planas. However, his header was saved by Kadir, who continued to produce an important performance in goal for Churchill Brothers. The hosts also threatened to move ahead. In the 75th minute, Wayde Lekay attempted a shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Punjab FC goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh made the save to keep the scores level. With the match approaching its closing stages, Punjab FC continued to push forward in search of a decisive goal.

Sanathoi Singh Scores Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner

Punjab FC created another opportunity in the 82nd minute when Bouli set up Sanathoi Singh for a shot from the centre of the penalty area. Kadir, however, made another save to deny the forward. The visitors finally found the breakthrough in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Bouli once again played a crucial role, picking out Sanathoi Singh inside the penalty area. Sanathoi Singh made no mistake with his right-footed finish, directing the ball into the bottom-right corner to put Punjab FC ahead 3-2. The late strike sparked celebrations for the visitors and proved decisive in a match that had remained level for much of the second half. Churchill Brothers made a final attempt to rescue a point. Lekay tried his luck from long range, but his effort sailed narrowly over the crossbar. Punjab FC held on through the remaining moments to secure a hard-fought victory. Bouli's penalty and two assists, Planas' goal and Sanathoi Singh's stoppage-time finish proved decisive as the Shers edged Churchill Brothers 3-2 in a dramatic ISL encounter.