Renedy Singh turns goalkeeper into goalscorer as Suraj Singh levels in Karnataka Super Division

Bengaluru FC Reserves drew 3-3 with MEG & Centre FC in the Karnataka Men’s Super Division League 2026-27 on 2026-10-08 after coach Renedy Singh moved goalkeeper Suraj Singh into an attacking role and the Indian U-20 shot-stopper scored an 85th-minute equaliser. The match was Bengaluru FC Reserves’ fifth game of the season and saw both sides enter the fixture unbeaten.

Bengaluru FC Reserves, who compete against several senior teams in the Karnataka Men’s Super Division League 2026-27, began the contest with an early lead through Nee Hung Subba’s finish from the middle of the box. MEG & Centre FC replied with two goals to go in front at half-time and added a third in the second half to make it 3–1. Bengaluru pulled one back when Prashobh PP fumbled Ashik Adhikari’s strike from a tight angle, the ball going through his legs at the near post to reduce the deficit.

Renedy Singh made a tactical change during the second-half drinks break, converting keeper Suraj Singh into an outfield player around the 77th minute. The switch was unexpected among those present, and it produced a decisive moment when Suraj scored the equaliser in the 85th minute. Cyrus Abhilash supplied a composed back flick near the six-yard box that set up Suraj, who blasted the ball into the net.

Suraj nearly contributed again late in the match, creating an opportunity in the 89th minute by setting up Cyrus Abhilash with a sitter inside the six-yard box; Cyrus missed the chance that would have secured all three points. The equaliser returned both teams to level terms after MEG had been leading 3–1, and the match finished as a draw.

The article noted several past instances of goalkeepers finding the scoresheet, referencing Manuel Neuer as an outfield option at Bayern, Alisson’s winner against West Brom, Anatoliy Trubin’s goal against Real Madrid, and Samik Mitra scoring from his own half in the 2025-26 AIFF Super Cup as comparable, documented occurrences.

Bengaluru FC Reserves are currently led by former senior team head coach Renedy Singh. Suraj Singh, who scored the equaliser for Bengaluru FC Reserves as an outfield player, is naturally a goalkeeper.