Messi Bouli Scores Stoppage-Time Winner as Punjab FC Defeats Odisha FC

Punjab FC secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Odisha FC in their Indian Super League 2026-27 opener in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Messi Bouli netted the winning goal in the 90+5th minute after an early lead by Punjab was equalized by Odisha's Thoiba Moirangthem.

The result marks a strong start for the Shers, who utilized a late attacking surge to break the deadlock in a closely contested match.