Punjab FC secured a slim 1-0 victory towards Odisha FC on the JLN Stadium, which was practically empty regardless of the group’s homecoming match pleasure.
Punjab FC, often known as “The Shers”, returned to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) after a yr, enjoying their first dwelling sport towards Odisha FC within the Indian Tremendous League (ISL) on Friday evening. The stadium was brightly lit, seen from 2 kilometres away. Through the entry, the officers and ISL volunteers have been able to welcome the followers, however sadly, just a few turned up for Punjab FC’s first dwelling sport.
Regardless of being one of many largest soccer stadiums and the house of the nationwide soccer group, the JLN Stadium was practically 80 % empty throughout Punjab FC’s inaugural dwelling match. Nonetheless, the minimal help helped Punjab FC win the match 2-1 towards Odisha FC at JLN Stadium.
Nihal Sudeesh’s aim within the twenty eighth minute sparked some cheer among the many sparse crowd. There have been a number of hopeful, hardcore supporters of the Punjab-based membership, chanting “Go Punjab FC” within the stands. Nonetheless, many followers left after half-time, whereas the die-hard ones stayed behind, persevering with to help the group with their chants. The thrill within the crowd peaked when Leon Augustine scored a superb aim after making a run into the penalty field within the 89th minute. He celebrated his win with the followers operating in direction of them.
Nihal Sudeesh pays tribute to Captain Luka Majcen
Nihal Sudeesh, Punjab FC’s lone aim scorer, celebrated in a novel vogue, paying tribute to captain Luka Majcen. After scoring, he held up Majcen’s jersey, displaying his identify as a mark of respect for the captain, who was injured within the earlier match towards Kerala Blasters in Kochi, the place Punjab FC clinched an exhilarating 2-1 victory within the closing minutes.
Robust First Half for Punjab FC
Punjab FC performed effectively within the first half, creating quite a few probabilities within the field. They managed 5 pictures, with three heading in the right direction. Though they didn’t create many alternatives within the second half, with solely three pictures, they dominated possession all through the match. Within the 78th minute, Asmir Suljić made a run, it was a one-on-one encounter with Odisha FC, however Amrinder saved the shot and his group from humiliation. Once more within the 82nd minute, the
Odisha FC fails to capitalise
Odisha FC struggled to capitalise on their probabilities, even within the second half. They repeatedly misplaced possession, permitting Punjab FC to make runs and assault simply. Although Odisha created some alternatives after the seventieth minute, they couldn’t convert them into targets, the comfort personal aim got here within the 90+sixth minute from Ravi Kumar, leaving Punjab FC to safe the win.
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