Overview
- Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 after substitute Soham Varshneya scored in the third minute of stoppage time to decide the match.
- Borja Martínez opened the scoring for Bengaluru in the 12th minute and Franchu equalised for Goa five minutes later, setting up a tight contest.
- The decisive moment came from a late substitution and an attacking surge that created the chance for Varshneya to finish in the box.
- The result, secured on Friday, November 6, 2026, moved Bengaluru to third in the early ISL table with a game in hand and preserved their unbeaten start.
- Pre-match availability concerns for both sides and wide live coverage on Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV and the ISL YouTube channel shaped expectations and ensured national visibility for the game.