Mumbai City FC vs Punjab FC Kalinga Super Cup 2024 Highlights | Chhikara's brace and Lotzem's stoppage-time strike earn the three points for the Islanders

This was Abishek Goswami bringing you all the highlights of the Mumbai City FC vs Punjab FC Kalinga Super Cup 2024 match. I hope you will enjoy the highlights from the LIVE Blog below. Until next time, thank you.

Ayush Chhikara's match-winning brace earns him the Kalinga Player of the Match award.

Ayush Chhikara's match-winning brace earns him the Kalinga Player of the Match award for #MCFCPFC 👏#KalingaSuperCup 🏆 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/O3rvzGp2lR

— I-League (@ILeague_aiff) January 16, 2024

A late strike from Lotjem won the game for Mumbai City FC at the Kalinga Stadium. An absolute thriller of a game where Luka Majcen and Ayush Chhikara both scored braces for their respective sides. Mumbai City are now top of the Group C table with 6 points in 2 matches and they will face Chennai on matchweek 3 which will be a decisive game.

FT: MCFC 3️⃣-2️⃣ PFC

𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀! 🔥🔥🔥

Ayush Chhikara's brace and Seilenthang Lotjem's stoppage time stunner completes another incredible comeback for #TheIslanders! 💥#MCFCPFC #KalingaSuperCup #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/er5BEC6hQL

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2024

Goalfest at the Kalinga Stadium. Lotjem may have scored the winner for Mumbai City FC. What a game!

Yoëll is 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 after #MCFCPFC! ☺️🕺

मंडळी, आता कसं वाटतय? 🤩#KalingaSuperCup #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/YC6e5LUWyJ

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2024

Luka Majcen's impressive volley brings Punjab FC back into the game. Luka Majcen scores his second of the match

Lachenpa comes up with another excellent save. Wilmar Jordan Gill gets denied by the Mumbai City goalkeeper.

A good chance for Mumbai City FC but Gurkirat Singh hits the ball over the woodwork

Halen replaces Nathan.

Lachenpa denies Punjab FC from scoring the equaliser.

Talal's shot goes off target. Punjab FC are trying to get back into the game.

Mumbai City FC keeps creating chances. They are very near to extending their lead.

Ayush Chhikara completes his brace and Mumbai are in lead now.

Ayush Chhikara finds himself offside.

Yellow Card for Madih Talal

2nd half begins at the Kalinga Stadium.

An excellent half of football comes to an end. End-to-end football at the Kalinga Stadium as the Mumbai vs Punjab FC match ends with a 1-1 scoreline in the first half. Luka Majcen and Ayush Chhikara on the scoresheet for both teams and it is going to be an exciting contest in the second half.

HT: MCFC 1️⃣-1️⃣ PFC

Level at the break, courtesy of Ayush Chhikara's scorching equaliser 🔥

Let's turn it around in the second 4️⃣5️⃣, मुंबई! 💪

Watch #MCFCPFC exclusively on @JioCinema 📲#KalingaSuperCup #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/xgn3ePMSGL

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2024

Brandon receives the yellow card after a foul on Gurkirat.

Ayush Chhikara scores the equaliser for Mumbai City FC. 2 goals in 2 back-to-back matches from the youngster.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰! 💪

Ayush gets his second of the game and a shiny new celebration to boot! 😉#MCFCPFC #KalingaSuperCup #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/V75llnsDDI

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2024

Jayesh Rane gets fouled in the middle of the park and Mumbai City FC receives a freekick.

A perfect counterattack from Punjab FC and Luka Majcen provides Punjab with the lead. Madih Talal contributes with a crucial assist.

Chhikara attempts a shot but misses the target.

Punjab FC gets a throw in their defensive third.

Franklin Nazareth receives the first yellow card of the game for a foul.

The Islanders are pushing to breach Punjab FC's defence, but a brilliant counter-attack by the Punjab FC changes the game.

Mumbai City FC trying to break through Punjab's defense using quick and precise short passes.

The match kicks off.

Mumbai City began their 2024 Kalinga Super Cup journey with a performance to remember, coming from behind to win 2-1 against a formidable Gokulam Kerala side. On the other hand, Punjab FC started off their Super Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Chennaiyin FC. Mumbai City would like to seal the qualification spot before facing Chennai on the last matchday while Punjab FC will be hoping to create an upset in the competition.

• Fixture: Mumbai City FC vs Punjab FC: Kalinga Super Cup 2024

• Date: January 16

• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

• Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Odisha

A date with Punjab FC is on the horizon as we continue our #KalingaSuperCup charge 💪

Let's go, मुंबई! 🩵#MCFCPFC #MumbaiCity #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/PnyxOc7BXI

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2024

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

5️⃣0️⃣ appearances 🆙 repping #AamchiCity colours 🩵

Congratulations, @vinit_vr! 👏#MCFCPFC #KalingaSuperCup #MumbaiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/FPv9b11x6F

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2024

Mumbai City FC

🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨

Petr Kratky names his XI to face Punjab FC - Ayush Chhikara starts as JPD and new signing Ishaan Shishodia are on the bench 💪

Come on, मुंबई! 🩵#MCFCPFC #KalingaSuperCup #AamchiCity 🔵 @stakenewsindia pic.twitter.com/iFAS9uuMjG

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2024

Punjab FC

📋LINEUP

Three changes in the #Shers Starting XI to take on The Islanders 💪#PunjabDaJosh #PFC #MCFCPFC #KalingaSuperCup pic.twitter.com/petqfVjlO7

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 16, 2024