Punjab FC beat Churchill Brothers 3-2 in Goa with stoppage-time winner in ISL 2026-27
Punjab FC defeated Churchill Brothers 3-2 in Goa in an Indian Super League 2026-27 fixture on October 25, 2026, courtesy of Koncham Santhoi Singh’s 95th-minute strike that settled a dramatic contest.
Churchill fell behind to a Raphaël Messi Bouli penalty, were twice pegged back by Sebastián Gutiérrez, and trailed again after an Alfred Planas goal before Gutiérrez levelled for a second time; a late Santhoi finish, despite Churchill’s handball appeals, denied them a point. The match produced 21 shots and 11 on target between the teams, and a stoppage-time counter decided the outcome.
Defensively for Churchill, the centre-back pairing struggled to remain compact under Punjab’s direct running and Gaurav Bora’s positioning was repeatedly tested, with the report noting conceding three at home was a collective failure he shared. The left-back M. D. Singh was given a 6/10 and provided a steadier outlet on his flank while committing fewer visible errors than most of the back line.
In midfield the double pivot was described as overrun when the game opened into a sprinting contest; Salou worked hard to shield the back four but the pair was exposed in transition. Sebastián Gutiérrez emerged as Churchill’s standout, operating from number 10, scoring twice with intelligent movement inside the box and finishing clinically to drag his side level on both occasions.
Upfront, T. S. Dias received a 5.5/10 after a quiet evening on the right of the attacking trio; he was booked and later withdrawn. Churchill introduced three substitutes within a 15-minute window in the second half — Assisi was the first — with each change supplying fresh legs but none able to close the transition gaps that Punjab exploited.
For Punjab, Raphaël Messi Bouli earned an 8.5/10: he converted the penalty that opened the scoring, created three chances, registered two shots on target and provided an assist. Alfred Planas Moya was rated 8/10 after scoring before half-time, recording two shots on target, creating two chances and also having one shot off target; Koncham Santhoi Singh came off the bench to score the winner, was credited with two shots on target and received a yellow card, finishing with a 7/10.
Other Punjab contributors included Bijoy, who produced important clearances and interceptions, Ricky, effective in tackles and clearances while aiding transitions, and Shabong, whose long balls helped move the team forward; Kipgen had two shots on target before being replaced in the 63rd minute. The report also noted Uvais had a mixed defensive outing with repeated losses of possession, while substitutes Arshvir and Vishal provided promising attacking energy in their cameos.
The match ended Churchill Brothers 2, Punjab FC 3 in ISL 2026-27. Sebastián Gutiérrez scored both goals for Churchill Brothers; Alfred Planas, Raphaël Messi Bouli and Koncham Santhoi Singh were the scorers for Punjab FC.