Punjab FC defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday.
Luka Majcen in 86’ gave Punjab FC the lead, Jesus Jimenez equalized for Kerala Blasters FC in 92’, Filip Mrzljak in 95’ scored the winning goal for the visitors.
Lula Majcen of Punjab FC was adjudged Key Performer of the Match.
Next, on September 22, Kerala Blasters FC will host East Bengal FC, whereas Punjab FC will play against Odisha FC.
Kerala Blasters Starting XI:
Sachin Suresh, Aibanbha Dohling, Horimipam Ruivah, Milos Drincic, Muhammad Saheef, Freddy Lallawmawma, Danish Farooq; Adrian Luna, Mohammed Aimen, Noah Sadoui, Kwame Peprah
Punjab FC Starting XI:
Ravi Kumar, Ivan Novoselec, Nikhil Prabhu, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Vinit Rai, Ashish Pradhan, Filip Mrzljak, Abhishek Singh, Ezequiel Vidal, Nihal Sudeesh, Luka Majcen
Picture Courtesy: ISL Media