Punjab FC vs FC Goa Live Score ISL: PFC 1-0 FC Goa After 30 Minutes | Effiong Nsungusi Scores His Fourth Goal Of The Season
✍️ Written by: Pragun Mehrotra
Punjab FC vs FC Goa ISL Live scorecard: Catch all the live updates from the high-stakes Indian Super League clash as PFC take on FC Goa in Delhi. Stay tuned for live scores and match updates.
Punjab FC vs FC Goa ISL Live Score and Updates: Effiong Nsungusi continued his fine goal-scoring form as he netted his fourth goal of the season. The Nigerian striker struck a left-footed curler in the 27th minute to hand the lead to the Shers. Stay tuned for Punjab FC vs FC Goa live score, Punjab FC vs FC Goa live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster Punjab FC vs FC Goa encounter here on NewsX.
The first half started slowly as the Punjab FC hosted FC Goa in a high-stakes encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. It is a crucial clash for the visitors as they aim to keep their undefeated streak going. A win for the Gaurs will take them to the third position in the Indian Super League points table. Meanwhile, a win for the hosts will take them to seventh place.
Punjab FC Preview
Punjab FC is coming into this game having played only three games so far in the season. They started their ISL 2025/26 campaign with a 1-0 loss against Jamshedpur away from home. The Shers bounced back strongly in their next game, defeating a strong Bengaluru FC in their own den. Effiong Nsungusi scored a brace in their 2-0 win. In their first game at home this season, Punjab FC were held to a draw by NorthEast United. Nsungusi was again among the scorers in the 1-1 draw against NorthEast United. He has scored all three goals scored by Punjab FC this season.
FC Goa Preview
FC Goa, coming into this game, is undefeated in its first four games of the season. The Gaurs have won two of their four games and have drawn the rest. FC Goa started its season with a draw against Inter Kashi. Pol Moreno and Dejan Drazic scored in their win against Mohammedan SC. FC Goa then defeated Sporting Delhi at home with Drazic scoring once again for the club. Their fourth game against East Bengal was a goalless draw at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium.
Punjab FC vs FC Goa: Head-To-Head
Punjab FC and FC Goa have met each other across all competitions in five games. The hosts for the night have yet to win a single game against the Gaurs. FC Goa has won four of its five clashes against Punjab FC. One of the clashes has ended in a draw between the two teams. As the Shers gear up to host the Madgaon-based club in Delhi, they will be aiming to register their first win against their opponent. For FC Goa, a win is crucial to overtake Mumbai City in third place in the points table.
Punjab FC vs FC Goa: Match Details
Kick-off: 7:30 PM IST, Monday, March 16, 2026
Live Updates
- 20:18 (IST) 16 Mar 2026
Punjab FC vs FC Goa Live Score: Almost A Goal For FC Goa
Pol Moreno’s free kick in the added time was deflected from the wall and resulted in yet another corner. The corner almost resulted in a goal as Muhammad Uvais, who was defending, hit the crossbar of his own goal.
- 20:15 (IST) 16 Mar 2026
Punjab FC vs FC Goa Live Score: A Late Corner For FC Goa
FC Goa was awarded a late corner in the added injury time. The Gaurs played it short and were then awarded a free kick. The Shers managed to clear the ball.
- 20:13 (IST) 16 Mar 2026
Punjab FC vs FC Goa Live Score: Yellow Card For Ayush Chhetri
Ayush Chhetri got his name written in John Crystal’s books. The midfielder from FC Goa was shown the yellow card in the 40th minute of the clash.
- 20:10 (IST) 16 Mar 2026
Punjab FC vs FC Goa Live Score: Nsungusi Goes Down!
Effiong Nsungusi is holding on to his right hamstring as he went down in the 40th minute. As the 27-year-old was holding on to his leg, the Punjab FC bench looked quite tense. He is okay to carry on, and the Shers will hope the injury is not serious.
- 20:06 (IST) 16 Mar 2026
Punjab FC vs FC Goa Live Score: Effiong Nsungusi Looking Dangerous
Effiong Nsungusi, since scoring the first goal of the clash, has been close to scoring his second goal. The Nigerian striker is absolutely dominating this clash as Punjab FC looks to break their FC Goa curse.
