Goa, Panaji: Punjab FC showcased remarkable resilience, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers in Match 15 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season. The decisive goal came in the final moments of injury time from Konsam Sanathoi Singh at the PJN Fatorda Stadium on Sunday.

Raphaël Messi Bouli opened the scoring for Punjab FC with a penalty in the 13th minute. However, Churchill Brothers quickly responded, with Sebastián Gutiérrez leveling the score in the 37th minute. Punjab FC regained their lead just three minutes later through Alfred Planas Moya, making it 2-1.

The Goans, not to be outdone, equalized again in stoppage time of the first half, with Sebastián Gutiérrez scoring his second goal. The second half saw both teams pushing for a winner, with several close calls. Substitutions were made, including Konsam Sanathoi Singh for Punjab FC and Melroy Assisi and John Okoli for Churchill Brothers, intensifying the contest.

As the match seemed destined for a draw, Punjab FC's persistence paid off. In the dying seconds of stoppage time, Gurkirat Singh won a header, which Messi Bouli controlled. He then set up 19-year-old Sanathoi Singh, who calmly finished past the goalkeeper, snatching all three points for Punjab FC and continuing their habit of late-game heroics.

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