Panaji, May 17 -- Late drama unfolded in the closing moments as an injury-time goal from Hugo Diaz earned Diamond Harbour FC a 1-1 draw against Dempo SC at the PJN Stadium in Goa on Sunday.

The point helped them clinch the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 title and gain promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27, according to a release.

Needing only a point to wrap up the title, Diamond Harbour were trailing from the 50th minute after Marcus Joseph gave Dempo SC the lead. A goal in the first minute of injury time ensured that they secured 29 points, thus winning their maiden IFL title, with a match to spare. The side from West Bengal won their third promotion in as many seasons after winning the I-League 3 and I-League 2 in ...