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Punjab FC hold nerve to book their spot in the semifinals

Madgaon, Nov 5 (UNI) Punjab FC held their nerve to prevail over Bengaluru FC 5-4 in the penalty shootout to book their spot in the semifinals after both teams finished goalless after regulation time in the final group stage match of the AIFF Super Cup which was played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Fatorda Stadium. With both teams tied on the same points and goals scored, the match went into penalties to decide the group winners.
Muheet Shabir saved the third kick from Ryan Williams as Nsungusi Effiong, Princeton Rebello, Samir Zeljkovic, Leon Augustine and Vinit Rai found the target for Punjab FC to ensure the Shers book their first ever semifinal appearance in the Super Cup.
Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis made two changes in the playing eleven with the injured Muhammad Suhail replaced Leon Augustine and Nigerian striker Nsungusi Effiong starting in place of Manglenthang Kipgen while Bengaluru FC Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza going with the same lineup from their previous match.
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Fancied Germany retains title, India wins historic Bronze in Jr World Cup Hockey

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