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Things stay level at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

In: Vinit Raui

Out: Filip Mrzljak

Jon Toral goes past Muheet and fires a strike from an acute angle on the right. Suresh Meitei heroically makes a goalline save and Ayush Chhikara fails to anticipate the rebound.

Brandon Fernandes sees a yellow card for behaviour.

Debutant Giakoumakis heads the ball to an open goal following a great free-kick centered inside by Pulga Vidal. Although Lachenpa untimely comes forward, the head is off target.

Mumbai's Jon Toral and Punjab's Asish Pradhan both receive bookings.

Pulga Vidal unleashes an ambitious attempt from a distance but his left-footed shot soars just a bit over the crossbar.

In: Sahil Panwar

Out: Nathan Rodrigues

Mrzljak places a powerful shot on the bottom-right of the goal from a distance, but Lachenpa throws himself on the left to deny it.

Mehtab Singh attempts a header following a corner, but the ball rolls wide.

In: Jon Toral, Prabir Das, Ayush Chhikara

Out: Nikos Karelis, Jayesh Rane, Vikram Pratap Singh

Pulga Vidal carries the ball inside on a flowing counter-attack as Sudheesh anticipates it. Sudheesh tries to chip it inside, but Lachenpa makes a good stop to deny it.

Brandon Fernandes sends the free-kick way over the crossbar.

In: Nihal Sudheesh

Out: Muhammad Suhail

Vikram follows the ball on the right and unleashes a powerful strike, but the ball soars just inches off the target.

In: Pulga Vidal, Petros Giakoumakis

Out: Luka Majcen, Asmir Suljic

A first taste of @IndSuperLeague action for Petros Giakoumakis!

1⃣-1⃣#PFCMCFC #PunjabDaJosh #TheShers #ISL

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— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 16, 2025

Nieff passes the ball on the right which finds Karelis. The Greek calmly carries the ball and slots it home with a powerful strike through the keeper's legs.

Mumbai is back in business.

Mrzljak runs all alone and takes a strike from a distance. However, the ball goes wide to the right of the target.

Mohammad Suhail tries his luck from inside the box, but Krouma stays tall to deny it.

Majcen gets a yellow for a foul on Mumbai keeper Phurba Lachenpa.

Lachenpa steps forward and collects a ball delivered inside. 

What an absolute free-flowing display from Punjab! Abhi Meitei passes the ball to Majcen who does a one-two with Majcen. Suljic receives a ball again and dribbles away to deliver the ball inside the box. Majcen follows it up and fires the ball inside as Lanchenpa fails to stop it even after having a touch.

Luka with his 6th of the season! Let's get this Shers. 🦁

1⃣-0⃣ #PFCMCFC #PunjabDaJosh #TheShers #ISL

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioCinema, @Sports18-3 & #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/6QMjZm7jVO https://t.co/ymWGZO7yyU pic.twitter.com/rq4I5VQwCL

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 16, 2025

Rehenesh is injured and he can not continue.

In: Phurba Lachenpa

Out: Reheneh TP

Yoell Van Nieff sees the first yellow for Mumbai tonight.

He will miss the next match.

Augustine has been very good this season, and he is continually proving himself. He denies Karelis all alone from taking a chance.

Punjab has not given a second to breathe for Mumbai defenders for a good 15 minutes. Brilliantly-executed attacking football from the Shers.

Ivan Novoselec receives the first booking of the evening for Punjab.

Filip Mrzljak anticipates the second ball well but fails to convert it as the strike goes way over the crossbar.

Novoselec takes another attempt, but this time Mumbai's defence stays alert.

Tekcham tries to test his luck, but the ball is deflected away.

A powerful header from Novoselec but that is fired way off the target.

Karelis channels the corner to the goal with a good header, but the ball hits the woodwork. 

Luka Majcen sprints toward the goal from the right, but his low-powered strike lands in Rehenesh's hands.

Filip Mrzljak unleashes a one-touch strike from a distance, but it goes off the target.

Muheet slips in receiving a backpass, as the ball rolls the goalline for a corner.

The game is underway in New Delhi.

Nathan is back in the #StartingXI, and Jon makes it to the bench as Coach Petr Kratky announces his squad to face Punjab FC 🤩💪#PFCMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 @etihad pic.twitter.com/jmSWv3higw

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2025

Here’s how #TheShers line up tonight against Mumbai City FC! 🦁⚽

With a first start of the season for Ashish Pradhan, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown. 💪🔥

Presented by @Dafanewsindia!#PunjabDaJosh #TheShers #PFCMCFC pic.twitter.com/jL3y6b84qA

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 16, 2025

Matches Played: 4

Punjab FC wins: 1

Mumbai City FC wins: 3

Draws: 0

Putting in the hard yards ahead of #PFCMCFC tonight 💪💥#ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/Epav78qxSq

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 16, 2025

Sealing it in style! 🦁⚽

Relive Mushaga Bakenga’s brilliant finish, which was the exclamation point in our dominant 3-0 victory over Mumbai City FC the last time we met. 💥🔥

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& #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/fDQbLlkW9r pic.twitter.com/oa9F7bE1bc

— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) January 16, 2025

On November 26th, 2024, Punjab FC thumped Mumbai City FC 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena. Pulga Vidal, Luka Majcen, and Mushaga Bakenga scored one each for the Shers. 

Match: Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC

Date: 16 January 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue:  Jawaharlal Nehru Stadiu, New Delhi.