Punjab FC posted a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mumbai City FC courtesy of a double from Norwegian Mushaga Bakenga and an injury-time strike from Filip Mrzljak in a Group C encounter of the 133rd Durand Cup played here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
Punjab FC will face ISL Trophy winners Mumbai City FC on Sunday in a Group C encounter to keep their chances for a knockout place alive in the 133rd Durand Cup which will be played here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4 PM.
The Tuskers went ahead as early as the sixth minute thanks to a strike by Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah and then blitzed five more past CISF keeper Rajkumar in the first half to put the game to rest. Noah scored one more in the 89th minute of the game, as per a Durand Cup press release.
CISF Protectors stunned Indian Super League Trophy winners Mumbai City FC with a 2-0 triumph to clinch their first win in a Group C encounter of the 133rd Durand Cup played here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
With the 2024-25 season on the horizon, the Mumbai City first team, under head coach Petr Kratky, will be travelling to Thailand for their pre-season camp. The Islanders will set up their base in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 28 to August 25.
Group C is among the toughest groups in the tournament, featuring three Indian Super League (ISL) sides--Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and Punjab FC--along with the Indian Armed Forces Team--CISF Protectors, as per the Indian Super League (ISL) website.
The 133rd Durand Cup is set to kick off the 2024-25 football season on July 27 in Kolkata, with defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant facing Downtown Heroes FC.
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