The AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 Final was a tense, nail-biting affair — and ultimately a night to remember for FC Goa. In their clash with East Bengal, the match ended 0–0 after extra time, but FC Goa successfully claimed the title on penalties.
For FC Goa, it’s a third Super Cup crown and back-to-back titles, but for East Bengal, it’s another night of almost big chances, but no finishing touch when it mattered most.
FC Goa vs East Bengal: Road to the Final
The teams were always billed as a heavyweight showdown. Both teams navigated tough semi-finals to reach the final. East Bengal forwarded their ticket with a 3–1 win over Punjab FC, showing guts and composure to reach the final. Meanwhile, FC Goa edged out Mumbai City FC 2–1 in their semi-final. Goals from Brison Fernandes and David Timor in the first half gave them the edge.
AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 Final Result
The big day came at Fatorda Stadium on 7 December 2025, with the FC Goa vs East Bengal final score ending in a 0–0 draw after extra time but took a U-turn after FC Goa won the shootout 6–5. But the numbers don’t fully catch the mood inside Fatorda. This FC Goa vs East Bengal clash felt like a long breath held by two fanbases.
East Bengal actually had the clearer openings. They got into good starts, forced saves, and pushed late in extra time, but their finishing went missing at the worst possible moment. Meanwhile, FC Goa stayed compact.
Here are the AIFF Super Cup final highlights: have a look!
- 5th minute: FC Goa’s Javi Seo received an early chance from Borja Herrera’s pass, but failed to convert as East Bengal flexed its muscles in response.
- 10th minute: East Bengal’s Miguel Figuera curled a shot wide, with Bipin Singh as an option; Ibuzuki’s flicks threatened but lacked finish.
- 12th minute: East Bengal’s Miguel Ferreira broke behind FC Goa’s defence one-on-one with Prabhsukhan Singh Gill but shot wide.
- 20th minute: Bipin Singh’s low cross from the left panicked FC Goa’s defense; Mahesh Naorem’s miscued touch kept the scores level.
- 25th minute: FC Goa’s Ausch Chaiti hit a rising shot over the bar after East Bengal’s Riven found Mahesh Naorem, whose left-footed effort went straight at Hrithik Tiwari.
- 74th-81st Minutes: Goa goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari shone when he spilt PV Vishnu’s shot after a Miguel Figera exchange but clawed it off the line amid goal appeals. Bipin Singh’s cross soon led to Ibuzuki’s header off-target.(1)
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AIFF Super Cup Penalty Shootout Result
East Bengal | FC Goa | Result |
Goal (1st) | Goal (1st) | 1-1 |
Goal (2nd) | Goal (2nd) | 2-2 |
Goal (3rd) | Goal (3rd) | 3-3 |
Mohamad Basim Rashid | Borja Herrera | Miss-Miss (3-3) |
Hamid Ahaddad | Goal (5th) | Goal-Miss? (4-4) |
PV Vishnu | Goal (6th) | Miss-Goal (4-5) |
Udanta Singh | Goal (7th) | Goal-Goal (5-6) |
– | Sahil Tavora (winner) | – Goal (sudden death) |
And that single miss was the difference between FC Goa win on penalties and East Bengal lose on penalties.(2)
The AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 Final FC Goa vs East Bengal wasn’t just another trophy day. This win makes FC Goa third Super Cup title.
What’s more? Goa earned a spot in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two preliminary stage, giving their season a bigger horizon than domestic bragging rights.
Amit Mishra’s Take
AIFF Super Cup 2025–26 final was surreal, ending FC Goa vs East Bengal goalless, then exploded in that long, cruel shootout that made FC Goa champions 2025–26.
For East Bengal, the pain is real, but so is the progress. Getting to the final after beating Punjab FC 3–1 in the semis showed they’re back living among the elite, even if the last step slipped away.
The tag of East Bengal runners-up Super Cup will sting now, but it also sets a base to build on.
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