Here is a look at the Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC timeline and starting lineups– the big moments from this Super League opener between KBFC and PFC. The game produced very few clear-cut chances but sparked into life at the end, with Punjab snatching a dramatic late winner.
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC Timeline September 2024
43rd minute Bakenga chips ball over keeper, but PFC goal disallowed for offside
86th minute Luka Majcen scores penalty after Saheef fouls Leon Augustine (KBFC 0-1 PFC)
90+2 minute Goal Jesus Jimenez, assist Pritam (KBFC 1-1 PFC)
96th minute Mrzljak scores last gasp winner; assist Majcen (KBFC 1-2 PFC)
Full time: Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC 1-2
Kerala Blasters vs Punjab FC lineups and playing XI/substitutes used
KBFC lineup: Sachin Suresh; Sandeep Singh (Aiban Dohling 76′), Pritam, Drincic, Saheef (Yoihenba 89′); Coeff, Freddy Lallawmawma (Azhar 71′), Aimen (Vibin Mohanan 46′), Sadaoui, Rahul Kannoly, Peprah (Jesus Jimenez 46′)
Punjab FC lineup: Ravi Kumar; Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Novoselec, Suresh Meitei, Lhungdim, Vinit Rai (Augustine 72′), Nikhil Prabhu, Vidal (Suljic 84′), Mrzljak, Nihal Sudheesh (Ricky Shabong 84′), Bakenga (Majcen 66′)
Kerala Blasters had 2 shots on target (from a total of 10) while EBFC had 4 shots on target (from a total of 9). Possession was slightly in favour of East Bengal (54% to KBFC’s 46%)