Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2023-24 Highlights | Chhangte's first-half strike and Iker's second-half brace help the Islanders secure a spot in the playoffs

What a match and what a comeback by Mumbai in the second half. The referee blows the full time whistle and the Islanders guarantee their spot in the playoffs, thanks to Iker Guarrotxena's second half brace.

FT: PFC 2⃣-3⃣ MCFC



A powerful second-half display from #TheIslanders, courtesy of Iker's brace and we take home all 3️⃣ points at the JLN 🩵💪#PFCMCFC #ISL10 #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/tGTYme6LVl

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 2, 2024

Wilmar Jordán Gil tries a right-footed shot from the centre of the box but the shot gets blocked.

Abhishek gets a yellow card for a dive.

Iker Guarrotxena has to come out because of an injury and Tiri replaces him.

Foul by Akash Mishra and it's a free kick for Punjab.

Vikram replaces Jayesh Rane.

Iker Guarrotxena scores again and Mumbai City FC ahead once more. Jayesh Rane sends in a brilliant through pass and Iker makes it 3-2 with a precise finish.

WE LEAD! 🙌



Iker Guarrotxena gets his second of the night after a superb run and finish 💪



Watch #ISL10 live: https://t.co/p6wHDakEBt#PFCMCFC #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/PZE8V8qZxy

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 2, 2024

A poor start from Punjab FC in the second half. Mumbai are keeping the ball and looking comfortable than before. They are set to push for their third goal.

Iker Guarrotxena scores for Mumbai City FC. Bipin Singh's shot is saved by Ravi Kumar, but Guarrotxena scores the equaliser on the rebound. A scrappy goal for the visitors but they will take it.

Mehtab tries for a header but fails to make the connection and misses out on a scoring opportunity.

Chhangte goes for a shot from the left but it goes way over the bar.

The second half begins.

The referee blows the half-time whistle and it is Punjab FC who are carrying a 2-1 lead over the visitor, Mumbai City FC at the break.

HALF-TIME!



The #Shers came from behind to go into the break with a solitary goal lead.#PunjabDaJosh #PFC #PFCMCFC pic.twitter.com/CZZp8wGSHD

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) March 2, 2024

A poor shot from Rahul Bheke and it goes over the bar.

Punjab FC get the lead now and it's only 2 minutes since they scored the equaliser. Talal delivers a precise cross towards Wilmar Jordan Gil who connects with a perfect header, gifting Punjab the lead against Mumbai.

Madih Talal dribbles past Bheke, and unleashes a powerful shot toward Lachenpa and the Mumbai goalkeeper just cannot stop that screamer from going in. Punjab are back in the game.

Talal is down on the ground once again and it's another free kick for Punjab.

Majcen tries to dink over Phurba Lachenpa but the Mumbai shot-stopper saves his side once again.

Mehtab Singh pulls Talal from the back and the Punjab player is down. He wins a freekick for his side.

Jayesh Rane sets up Bipin Singh who takes a shot but it gets saved by the Punjab keeper. Chhangte swiftly scores the rebound and Mumbai City FC get their lead early in the game.

𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙩 🤩@lzchhangte7 breaks the deadlock, and we lead here at the JLN Stadium 💪



Watch #ISL10 Live: https://t.co/p6wHDakEBt#PFCMCFC #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/Tpr24EhYfd

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 2, 2024

Wilmar Jordan scores, but the flag goes up. Mumbai City FC players are in huge relief.

The visitors haven't tested the Punjab shot-stopper yet but enjoying possession.

Rahul Bheke's pass gets intercepted and goes out of play.

The first half begins.

WARM-UP✅#PFCMCFC is just moments away from kick-off 😍#PunjabDaJosh #PFC pic.twitter.com/vGqsP7v5q4

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) March 2, 2024

📷: Checking into JLN and raking in the matchday feels 📍✨#ISL10 #PFCMCFC #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/AWUYYFweEs

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 2, 2024

Punjab FC

📋LINEUP



Coach Staikos makes one change to his Starting XI as Ashis Pradhan gets in for #PFCMCFC#PunjabDaJosh #PFC pic.twitter.com/ikMIXjK4MX

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) March 2, 2024

Mumbai City FC

🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 🚨 #TheIslanders are ready for the clash against Punjab FC as Chhangte and Krouma return to the starting XI 💪#PFCMCFC #ISL10 #AamchiCity 🔵 @stakenewsindia pic.twitter.com/i1iDnIPiNC

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 2, 2024

• Match: Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC - ISL 2023-24

• Date: 2/3/2024

• Time: 5:00 pm

• Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

• Where to watch: Sports18 Khel (Hindi), Sports18 1 HD (English), Sports18 3 SD (English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Bengali), VH1 SD & HD (English), Surya Movies (Malayalam), News 18 Kerala (Malayalam – select matches) & DD Bangla (Bengali), & Jio Cinema

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌆💪#TheIslanders are wheels down in Delhi as we gear up to face Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 👊



Let's go, मुंबई 🩵#PFCMCFC #ISL10 #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/zkvE6s2o93

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 2, 2024

• Matches Played – 1

• Punjab FC Won – 0

• Mumbai City FC Won – 1

• Draws – 0

Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of Indian Super League 2023-24. This is Abishek Goswami, bringing you all the latest scores, updates, and news of the Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC ISL 2023-24 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Stay tuned for all the updates.