Punjab FC 3-2 Chennaiyin FC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: Shers Beat Machans With Luka Majcen's Magic

The Punjab FC Vs Chennaiyin FC, Indian Super League 2024-25 match will be live streamed on JioCinema app and website. The match will be telecast live on Sports18 Network channels.

Punjab FC won their first three matches of the tournament before losing a close contest against table-toppers Bengaluru FC in their last outing. The Shers are the only side of the tournament to have played only four games so far and have the advantage of having a game in hand.

Chennaiyin FC started their season with a thrilling 3-2 win over Odisha FC but then faced a setback with a 0-1 loss to Mohammedan Sporting. They followed that with a goalless draw against Hyderabad FC. Meanwhile, Punjab FC triumphed over East Bengal United with a 3-2 victory before finishing their last match in a 2-2 draw.

Chennaiyin FC and Punjab FC have faced each other twice before, winning once each.

Punjab FC: Ravi Kumar (gk), Lhungdim, Meitei, Novoselec, Abhishek Singh, Prabhu, Mrzljak, Rai, Vidal, Majcen, Sudheesh

Chennaiyin FC: Mitra (gk), Renthlei, Edwards, Laldinpuia, Desai, Shields, Brambilla, Hnamte, Choudhary, Jordan, Yadwad

The Shers, draped in orange, and the Machans in white are on the field, ready to light up the Diwali night with excitement, filling the empty stadiums with thrill beneath a sky illuminated by fireworks!

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Both teams are yet to get on the scoreboard, but the Marina Machans appear to be adopting an attacking approach. Meanwhile, the Shers are holding their ground defensively while also pushing forward with their attacks.

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The past ten minutes of the game witnessed the first goal scored by Wilmar Jordan of Chennaiyin FC. He unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box that found the centre of the goal, assisted by Lukas Brambilla, who delivered a precise through ball following a swift counter-attack. This goal has given the Machans the lead!

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The game is now seeing the Shers struggle in their hunt for scoring opportunities.

Tekcham Singh of Punjab FC receives a yellow card for a foul.

Meanwhile, Suresh Meitei wins a free kick in the defensive half but unfortunately misses the attempt, with the ball sailing past the side of the net.

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With three minutes extra time the whistle blows for half time.

Luka Majcen GOALS! he equilizes Wilmar Jordan's net early in the seocnd half of the game. A beautiful right footer from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner of the net assisted by Filip Mrzljak makes it!

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Yes, TWO GOALS IN JUST 2 MINUTES!

Luka Majce has completely changed the game! He netted two goals in less than two minutes—one of the fastest sequences I've ever witnessed. Just as the Chennaiyin players were reeling from the equalizer, Majce strikes again with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the heart of the goal. This time, Khaiminthang Lhungdim provided the assist, giving the Shers the lead in the match!

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And yet again! A goal for Punjab! Asmir Suljic gives the Shers 3-1 lead.

Suljic strikes with a right footer from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner assisted by Mushaga Bakenga.

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The fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

Since Suljic's goal, neither team has found the back of the net again. However, the match remains thrilling, with the Machans seeing their chances slip away. Chima Chukwu is now on the hunt for a late goal—anything can happen in these final moments, but certainly not two goals to draw and one more to seal win for Chennai.

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A goal in extra time by Wilmar Jordan, his second of the game, brings Chennaiyin FC's tally to two! However, it wasn't enough for the Marina Machans to secure the win, as they struggled to overcome the damage Luka Majce inflicted with his rapid-fire goals just minutes after the second half began.

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Punjab FC win the match 3-2 against Chennaiyin FC!

With this victory, Punjab FC move up to third place in the Indian Super League 2024-25, earning 12 points from 5 matches. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC shift to sixth place. This marks a back-to-back home win for the Shers, while the Machans face yet another disappointment following their previous match, where they shared points with Goa FC.

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Punjab FC will head to Margao to take on Goa FC on November 6, while Chennaiyin FC will make the journey to Jamshedpur for their next match on November 4.