RoundGlass Punjab FC (RGPFC) overcame Kolkata giants Mohammedan Sporting 1-0, courtesy a Luka Majcen strike, to register their second consecutive win in as many matches at the 16th Hero I-League. Playing at home at the Tau Devi Lal stadium, RoundGlass Punjab struck as early as the third minute of the game to inflict a second loss on the visitors.
RoundGlass Punjab’s gaffer Staikos Vergetis had made his intentions clear right from the start, putting in a three-man back-line. The Mohammedan coach Andrey Chernyshov, meanwhile, went in with a regulation 4-4-2 formation.
The high-press tactics paid off for the Punjab side as even though the visitors found it hard to get enough space or openings to create any gilt-edged chances despite enjoying a lion’s share of possession.
The home-team went ahead just three minutes into the match, when a loose ball found Samuel Lalmuanpuia just outside the Mohammedan box. The diminutive midfielder then found Luka Majcen with a wonderful pass inside, who unleashed a right-footer on the turn to beat keeper Zothanmawia.
Mohammedan got a chance to level the match in the 36th minute, but their attempt flew over keeper Kiran Limbu’s goal.
The second-half was all about substitutions — of which the visitors had three from the outset while the hosts made one. Both teams made their full-quota of five by the end but none could bring another goal in the game. Luka Majcen was adjudged the Hero of the Match.
{{/usCountry}}The second-half was all about substitutions — of which the visitors had three from the outset while the hosts made one. Both teams made their full-quota of five by the end but none could bring another goal in the game. Luka Majcen was adjudged the Hero of the Match.
{{/usCountry}}RoundGlass Punjab FC will meet Rajasthan United FC on November 23 in their next match.
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