Kalinga Tremendous Cup: Lotjem’s Final-minute Purpose Clinches The Deal For Mumbai Metropolis FC

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Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) Mumbai Metropolis FC prolonged their profitable run within the Kalinga Tremendous Cup to 2 matches in a row after they edged previous Punjab FC 3-2 of their Group C encounter on the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.

Main 2-1 until the 87th minute, Mumbai Metropolis discovered their lead being cancelled by a Punjab equaliser within the 87th minute. Mumbai, nonetheless, got here again strongly to pump in one other purpose properly into the added time to select up a dramatic victory.

Ayush Chhikara performed a pivotal position by scoring twice within the thirty seventh and 56th minutes and it was adopted by the late purpose from Seilenthang Lotjem within the 90+3 minute to pave the way in which for a Mumbai win. Punjab FC’s each objectives got here from Luka Majcen within the twenty eighth and 87th minutes.

As the primary half unfolded, each groups demonstrated adaptability of their gameplay, with Mumbai Metropolis FC in search of extra scoring alternatives. Within the twenty second minute, Ayush Chhikara tried a shot however narrowly missed the goal.

In a seamless counter-attack, Punjab FC composed a flawless transfer, culminating in Luka Majcen discovering the again of the online within the twenty eighth minute off an help from Mehdi Talal.

Nevertheless, the islanders rapidly responded, as Ayush Chhikara secured the equaliser within the thirty seventh minute with an excellent end from contained in the field. Within the forty second minute, Punjab tried once more to step ahead as Majcen obtained Wilmar Jordan’s header, however the connection was insufficient, leading to a large shot.

The thrill continued within the second half, with Ayush Chhikara scoring his second purpose of the match within the 56th minute, propelling Mumbai Metropolis FC into the lead.

In a seamless counter-attack, Punjab FC composed a flawless transfer, culminating in Luka Majcen discovering the again of the online within the twenty eighth minute off an help from Mehdi Talal.

Nevertheless, the islanders rapidly responded, as Ayush Chhikara secured the equaliser within the thirty seventh minute with an excellent end from contained in the field. Within the forty second minute, Punjab tried once more to step ahead as Majcen obtained Wilmar Jordan’s header, however the connection was insufficient, leading to a large shot.

The thrill continued within the second half, with Ayush Chhikara scoring his second purpose of the match within the 56th minute, propelling Mumbai Metropolis FC into the lead.

–IANS

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