Kalinga Super Cup 2024: 10-men Chennaiyin and Punjab FC share points in Bhubaneswar

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Connor Shields earned the Player of the Match award for his terrific performance and an assist.

It ends all square at the Kalinga Stadium. Punjab and Chennaiyin play out a 1-1 draw filled with 3 red cards. Wilmar Jordan Gil put Punjab FC in front after scoring in the 4th minute of the game.

Chennai slowly grew up in the game and started to create opportunities. But the highlight of the first half was the red cards that were shown to Amarjit Kiyam and the Punjab FC coach Staikos Vergetis.

Punjab started the second half without their coach in the sidelines. Chennai constantly put pressure upon the Punjab defenders. However, Rafael Crivellaro saw his second yellow card of the game which forced Chennaiyin to play with 10-men too.

Connor Shields' excellent cross was headed home by Jordan Murray in the 82nd minute. Punjab FC created some late chances but it ended 1-1 at Bhubaneswar.

It ends in a stalemate in Bhubaneswar. #AllInForChennaiyin #KalingaSuperCup #CFCPFC pic.twitter.com/DS3BLGnOlx

— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) January 11, 2024

Abhishek fails to beat the Chennaiyin goal keeper from the close range and it could have been a winner for Punjab FC.

Referee Pratik Mondal shows a Yellow Card to Luka Majcen for commenting something from the substitute bench.

The scoreline is level at the Kalinga Stadium with six minutes to play.

Aakash Sangwan is off. Alexander Jesuraj replaces him.

An excellent cross by Connor Shields and Murray strikes it home with a stunning header. A well deserved goal for Chennaiyin FC .

Juan Mera takes the free kick but it flies wide off the target.

Chennaiyin FC are now one man down too. Relief for Punjab as from now, both teams will play with the same numbers. It is 10v10 now in the Kalinga Stadium.

A golden chance wasted by Jordan Murray. The Chennaiyin striker was clean through on goal but fails to keep his shot on target.

Juan Mera replaces Nitesh Darjee.

Dimitrios is rock solid in the 2nd half. The Greek defender has been exceptional since Punjab has gotten one man down.

In the other game, we saw Valpuia's goal getting disallowed. And now in this match, Amarjeet was shown the red card which was surely a harsh decision. He was given a yellow at first. There is no VAR in the competition so how come the decision changed?

In the second half, it is evident that lots of decisions are going Chennai's way.

Aakash Sangwan was clearly pulling a Punjab player's shirt but the referee ignored it completely and gifted Chennai a throw instead of giving Punjab a deserved free kick.

Aakash Sangwan goes down in the box but it was a brilliant tackle from Abhishek, nothing wrong in it. Punjab defenders are giving their everything to hold onto the lead.

Chennai needs a goal to make a comeback in the match and they are attacking constantly to put pressure on the Punjab FC defence.

Krishnananda Singh replaces Madih Talal.

Rafael Crivellaro's corner troubles Punjab but the defenders somehow evade danger.

The second half begins with Chennaiyin FC trailing by 1 goal against the 10-men Punjab FC.

Wilmar Jordán Gil gave Punjab FC the all important early lead in the 4th minute of the game. Chennai slowly grew up in the game and started to create opportunities. But the highlight of the first half was the red cards that were shown to Amarjit Kiyam and the Punjab FC coach Staikos Vergetis. Punjab will continue with 10-men and without their coach in the second half.

Work to be done in the second half.#AllInForChennaiyin #KalingaSuperCup #CFCPFC pic.twitter.com/rm85MT3N0s

— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) January 11, 2024

Rahim Ali replaces injured Ninthoi.

Drama in Bhubaneswar. After the review, referee has handed Amarjit Kiyam a Red Card.

Punjab FC coach Staikos Vergetis sees the Red card as well. Punjab will continue with 10-men and without their coach in the second half.

Amarjit Kiyam gets the yellow for elbowing Ninthoi. The Chennaiyin FC player is down in the ground and the treatment is going on.

Dimitrios Chatziisaias is booked for a nasty challenge.

Aakash Sangwan wins a corner for Chennaiyin FC. A brilliant run by him and wins the much-needed setpiece. Rafael Crivellaro takes the corner but to no one is available to create a chance out of it.

Chennaiyin are struggling to create a chance at the moment.

A nasty tackle on Luka Majcen by Crivellaro. The referee showed him the yellow card.

Luka Majcen is not happy with the referee. Free kick to Chennaiyin.

Crivellaro's free-kick delivery goes off the target. It was a great chance to test the Punjab goalkeeper but Chennaiyin FC couldn't pounce on the opportunity.

Ankit Mukerjee commits a nasty foul on Madih Talal.

Wilmar Jordán Gil gives Punjab FC the all important early lead. Brilliant start for Punjab. A good ball from Madih Talal and Jordan makes a simple finish.

That feeling after netting the first goal for the #Shers 😍#PunjabDaJosh #CFCPFC #KalingaSuperCup pic.twitter.com/FNj4j8RNL3

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 11, 2024

The second match of Group C begins at the Kalinga Stadium.

KICK-OFF!

The #Shers begin their 2024 as the action begins at the Kalinga Stadium.
Catch all the action live on @JioCinema - https://t.co/Hk4DKl0AUj#PunjabDaJosh #PFC #CFCPFC pic.twitter.com/z7Pio6wgdC

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 11, 2024

Chennaiyin FC

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 from Odisha! 🗞

🔹Samik back in goal 🧤
🔹Aakash and Ankit return to the XI 💪
🔹Ninthoi and Farukh down the wings 🔥

Let's do this, Machans 👊#AllInForChennaiyin #CFCPFC #KalingaSuperCup | @Melbatofficial pic.twitter.com/DzyiPH2kx8

— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) January 11, 2024

Punjab FC

📋LINEUP

Here's your Starting XI to take on the Marina Machans on our opening encounter of the #KalingaSuperCup #PunjabDaJosh #PFC #CFCPFC pic.twitter.com/UPZ0pOMua2

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 11, 2024

All the matches of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 including Chennaiyin FC vs Punjab FC will be televised on Sports18 channel in India. Moreover, fans can watch the match on Jio Cinema as well.

Also Read: El Khayati's late goal wins three points for Mumbai City FC in their Kalinga Super Cup 2024 opener against Gokulam Kerala

Presenting the initial squad of The #Shers for the #KalingaSuperCup 2024 🧡🦁
#PFC #PunjabDaJosh pic.twitter.com/QuSDTyBPj6

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 11, 2024

Chennaiyin FC will face Punjab FC in the second Group C game of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 on 11th January at the Kalinga Stadium. Chennai are sitting 7th in the ISL table with 12 points in 12 matches. Owen Coyle's side has won just one out of their last five matches. Chennai are coming into the match after getting thrashed 3-0 by Mumbai City FC in the ISL.

Meanwhile, Punjab FC are sitting 11th in the ISL 2023-24 table with only 6 points from 12 matches. Staikos Vergetis' side has won just one out of their last five matches and it's the only victory they have registered in the ISL, that too against Chennai.

⚔️ MATCHDAY ⚔️

The #Shers are all set to kick off their #KalingaSuperCup journey against the Marina Machans today at the Kalinga Stadium 🦁#PunjabDaJosh #CFCPFC #PFC pic.twitter.com/TNcXEU0Ybh

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 11, 2024

• Fixture: Chennaiyin FC vs Punjab FC: Super Cup 2024

• Date: January 11

• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

• Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Odisha

Super Cup action 🔜♨️#AllInForChennaiyin #KalingaSuperCup pic.twitter.com/56okXkVdag

— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) January 11, 2024

Total Matches â€“ 4

Chennaiyin FC wins â€“ 1

Punjab FC wins â€“ 1

Draw – 2

Getting ready for #CFCPFC 💪#KalingaSuperCup #PFC #PunjabDaJosh pic.twitter.com/j6KNwBGaXR

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 11, 2024