Bengaluru FC overcame TC Sports Club 3-2 in a breath-taking encounter in Maldives as they scored three away goals in the second half to gain upper hand in the first leg of AFC Cup play-offs. However, the highlight of the game was Thongkhosiem Haokip’s solo brilliance that sealed the game for them.

Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters have signed India U-23 forward Thongkhosiem Haokip for the upcoming third edition of the tournament. The 22-year-old striker played for FC Goa in the second season of the ISL and scored four goals in six appearances to help the side reach the semis.

A brace from Daryl Duffy in the second half and Haokip’s goal in the 39th minute was enough to help Salgaocar to their first win of the season as they beat newcomers DSK Shivajians 3-2 at Pune. In the other match of the day, Odafa's brace helped Sporting Clube de Goa defeat Mumbai FC 3-2 at home.