Punjab FC Secures Dramatic Last-Minute Victory Against Churchill Brothers in Indian Super League Thriller
- •Konsam Sanathoi Singh scored the decisive goal in the final seconds of injury time.
- •Raphaël Messi Bouli opened the scoring for the victors with a 13th-minute penalty conversion.
- •Punjab FC outlasted Churchill Brothers in a high-octane 3-2 goalfest held in Margao.
In a dramatic conclusion to a high-scoring encounter, Punjab FC secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers courtesy of a late strike by Konsam Sanathoi Singh during Sunday's Indian Super League fixture in Margao.
The fixture showcased intense tactical battles and offensive pressure from both squads, continuing a tradition of fiercely contested matches in the regional circuit. Early momentum favored Punjab FC following an assertive start that tested the opposition's defensive resolve.
According to reports by the Nagaland Post, the visiting side capitalized on crucial early opportunities, notably through Raphaël Messi Bouli's clinical 13th-minute penalty conversion, before weathering a determined comeback from Churchill Brothers that culminated in the breathtaking final-minute winner.
With this momentum-shifting triumph secured, Punjab FC will look to leverage their late-game resilience into upcoming fixtures, while Churchill Brothers face mounting pressure to tighten their defensive structure in the matches ahead.