The Mariners moved provisionally to the top of the table with nine points, edging ahead of Jamshedpur FC on goal difference, while Mohammedan SC moved to the bottom without a point. Robson Azevedo was adjudged the Player of the Match.
With this win, Punjab FC have six points from two matches, going one step closer to qualification in the semi-finals. Ninthoinganba Meetei, Samir Zeljkovic and Manglenthang Kipgen scored the goals for the winners, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The kick-off will take place at 7:30 pm IST. East Bengal FC are currently placed 11th with 18 points from 19 games, having won once and lost thrice in their previous five matches. However, four goalless games in their last five fixtures have dented their progress and the Red and Gold Brigade