Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) Punjab FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 3-1 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) match here.
At 17 years and 322 days, Punjab FC’s Shami Singamayum became the youngest-ever goal-scorer in ISL history on Thursday night, as Muhammad Suhail became the third-youngest in the competition to assist a goal (18 years and 175 days).
Despite holding just 43.7% of ball possession, Punjab FC were the more assertive of the two teams, taking seven shots on target as compared to the two of Hyderabad FC. Though out of the playoffs race, they moved to 27 points with this win, breaking Hyderabad FC’s five-game-long unbeaten run at home.