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Punjab FC’s Mushaga Bakenga scores from the penalty spot towards Mumbai Metropolis FC within the Durand Cup match on August 11, 2024
| Picture Credit score: Debasish Bhaduri
Punjab FC struck twice late within the injury-time to defeat Mumbai Metropolis FC 3-0 in its concluding Group C match of the 133rd Durand Cup on the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Sunday. Norwegian ahead Mushaga Bakenga struck twice, together with an injury-time penalty, whereas Croatian midfielder Filip Mrzljak scored as soon as to finish Punjab FC’s dominance over Mumbai Metropolis FC, which fielded a younger aspect primarily sourced from its reserve crew.
The win noticed Punjab FC ending its group league engagements tied with Kerala Blasters on seven factors however the latter took the highest spot within the remaining standings for having a superior objective distinction. Kerala Blasters certified to the quarterfinals whereas Punjab FC remained one of the best second positioned crew at present within the match. The Shers will now have to attend for the outcomes of the opposite matches to substantiate its place within the knockouts as two group runners-up will transfer into the last-eight stage.
Chennaiyin FC discovered the winner within the injury-time to beat Assam Rifles Soccer Staff 2-1 in a Group D match on the JRD Tata Sports activities Advanced stadium, Jamshedpur and ended its marketing campaign on a optimistic be aware. Jefferson Nongrud put Assam Rifles within the lead within the 76th minute earlier than Romario Jesuraj discovered the equaliser from an 89th minute penalty. Praful nodded residence a nook essayed by Vishal to search out the successful objective within the final minute of the injury-time. The Marina Machans ended the group in third place with three factors whereas Assam Rifles drew a clean to complete final.
The outcomes:
Group C (Kolkata): Punjab FC 3 (Mushaga Bakenga 62, 90+8-pen, Filip Mrzljak 90+1) bt Mumbai Metropolis FC 0.
Group D (Jamshedpur): Chennaiyin FC 2 (Romario Jesuraj 89-pen, Praful 90+7) bt Assam Rifles FT 1 (Jefferson Nongrud 76)
