ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan SC Concludes Campaign Without Home Victory Following 2-2 Stalemate with Punjab FC
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Synopsis
On March 10, Mohammedan SC staged a late comeback to draw 2-2 against Punjab FC in the ISL 2024-25, with goals from Marc Schmerbock and Robi Hansda. Despite the draw, Mohammedan SC finished their campaign without a home win.
Key Takeaways
- Mohammedan SC finished the season with 13 points.
- Punjab FC secured 28 points from their campaign.
- Marc Schmerbock and Robi Hansda scored for Mohammedan SC.
- Punjab FC led 2-0 before the comeback.
- Both teams ended their season with a draw.
Kolkata, March 10 (NationPress) Marc Schmerbock and Robi Hansda each found the net late in the second half, allowing Mohammedan SC to recover from a two-goal deficit and secure a 2-2 draw against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Monday night.
With this result, both teams concluded their seasons, with Mohammedan SC finishing with 13 points from 24 matches, failing to achieve a home victory. Meanwhile, Punjab FC ended with 28 points, thanks to eight wins and four draws. The Kolkata side displayed commendable spirit in the second half, coming back from a two-goal disadvantage.
Punjab FC started strong, employing a coherent style of play that effectively penetrated the Mohammedan SC midfield with a swift series of passes that the home team found challenging to disrupt.
The visitors capitalized on this, with Asmir Suljic demonstrating excellent vision to exploit space on the left, delivering a precise pass to Ezequiel Vidal, who scored the opening goal in the ninth minute by slotting the ball into the bottom left corner.
Vidal played a crucial role in Punjab FC's second goal in the 53rd minute. He unlocked the Mohammedan SC defense with a through ball for Luka Majcen, who capitalized on a defensive error by Zodingliana Ralte to find the bottom right corner and extend the lead.
Mohammedan SC quickly gained control, as Manvir Singh sent a precise cross from the left. In a crowded box, Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak made a critical block, but Marc Schmerböck managed to find the net with his left foot, narrowing the gap.
With the momentum swinging in their favor, Mohammedan SC pressed on. Franca made a stunning run past the halfway line, evading three defenders before delivering a timely pass to Robi Hansda, who struck the ball into the center top of the net in the 66th minute, leveling the match.
In the final moments, Khaiminthang Lhungdim initiated another Punjab FC attack with a cross for Petros Giakoumakis in the 83rd minute, but the striker's shot was blocked, and both teams ultimately settled for a point each.
