Good afternoon, football fans! This marks the start of our live blog for the Super Cup 2025 match between Mohammedan SC and Punjab FC. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.
Good afternoon, football fans! This marks the start of our live blog for the Super Cup 2025 match between Mohammedan SC and Punjab FC. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.
The match kicks off at 4:30pm IST. The Mohammedan SC vs Punjab FC, AIFF Super Cup game will be live streamed on Indian Football's YouTube channel in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.
Muheet in goal and Nikhil with the captain's armband. Here is Punjab FC's line-up for today's game:
And here is Mohammedan SC's line-up to combat the Punjab FC challenge:
The match gets underway in Bambolim. Mohammedan Sporting kicking from left to right and Punjab FC the other way in the first half.
Mohammedan Sporting are trying to sit back and defend solidly. For them, it's all about trying to slow things down and kill the tempo for Punjab FC, who are fancied to open scoring.
Punjab take the lead in the 27th minute! Daniel Ramirez sets it up nicely for Ninthoi Meetei, who taps it in delicately from his left foot. The Shers are now in full control and Mohammedan Sporting have a task on their hands.
Punjab FC find a second goal before half-time! After scoring the opener, Ninthoi Meetei turns provider and Samir Zeljkovic slots it in from his left foot in the 43rd minute. The Shers have the insurance goal they needed.
After two minutes of added time, the first half comes to an end. Mohammedan Sporting now need a herculean effort to turn the tide against this buoyant Punjab FC side, which is sitting pretty with a two-goal lead.
The players return from the lemon break and the second half kicks off. Mohammedan Sporting now attacking from right to left and Punjab FC the other way. Let's see if MSC can challenge the Shers in the coming 45 minutes.
Leon Augustine comes in for Ninthoi Meetei and Nsungusi replaces Daniel Ramirez as an attacking option for Punjab FC. The task for Mohammedan Sporting getting more improbable by the minute, meanwhile.
Punjab FC's domination continues as Kipgen drills in their third goal in the 72nd minute. The result appears to be a foregone conclusion now, and all that remains to be ascertained is the margin of victory. The Shers have maintained a clean sheet in their campaign so far and a strong goal difference would help them, later on.
The regulation 90 minutes have ended and four more minutes have been added to the game. Mohammedan Sporting just hoping to end the match without conceding any more goals, as the Shers continue to look for a fourth.
The referee blows the full-time whistle, and Punjab FC complete a comprehensive 3-0 win. They thus jump to the top of Group C with six full points from two games, while Mohammedan Sporting remain at the bottom with no points as yet.