Punjab FC defeated Bengaluru FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout to reach their first-ever AIFF Super Cup semifinal after a goalless draw in Bambolim. Goalkeeper Muheet Shabir’s crucial save ensured the Shers topped their group on Wednesday night.
Albert Torras' opener in the 28th minute set the tone for the Malabarians, followed by Samuel Lyndoh doubling the lead early in the second half, while substitute Juan Carlos Rico added a third to seal his side's victory
In a tense opening Group D encounter, Rajasthan were reduced to ten men, with Gursimrat Singh Gill seeing a straight red card, but still pushed the Blasters all the way before Obieta’s strike in the dying minutes sealed the points
Jamshedpur FC fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with NorthEast United in the AIFF Super Cup Group B clash at Bambolim. Raphael Messi Bouli’s late equaliser kept Jamshedpur’s slim semi-final hopes alive in a rain-hit contest
