The Highlanders took an early lead through Alaaeddine Ajaraie, who capitalized on a mistake by Punjab FC goalkeeper Muheet Shabir. The Shers responded late in the game, with Khaiminthang Lhungdim scoring the equaliser in the 82nd minute, earning them a point after four consecutive defeats.
NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) and Punjab FC (PFC) played out a 1-1 draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday. Punjab FC kept 49.8% of the possession and took two shots on target, but an 82nd minute equaliser by Khaiminthang Lhungdim proved enough for
RoundGlass Punjab FC are playing their fifth consecutive away game and this will be their last away game before going back to playing consecutive games at Panchkula, their home venue making this game against NEROCA FC a very crucial tie in the season.