ISL 2025-26: Hnamte Own Goal Helps Punjab Edge Chennaiyin
Punjab moved to sixth with 18 points after Daniel Ramirez’s cross produced an 84th-minute own goal, while Chennaiyin stayed 12th on nine points.
- On Wednesday, Punjab FC defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, with the match decided by an 84th-minute own goal from Lalrinliana Hnamte.
- Punjab enjoyed 60 per cent of possession and looked the more threatening side throughout, forcing an early goal-line clearance from Chennaiyin defender Pritam Kotal in the 11th minute.
- Attacking midfielder Daniel Ramirez orchestrated Punjab's offense, delivering a perfectly-weighted pass to Nsungusi Effiong in the 25th minute, while Chennaiyin goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz narrowed angles to keep the score level.
- The result moves Punjab to sixth place in the Indian Super League standings with 18 points, while Chennaiyin remains in 12th place with nine points after their sixth defeat of the season.
- Chennaiyin will face NorthEast United in their penultimate match before concluding the campaign at home against Bengaluru FC in their final two fixtures of the season.
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Chennaiyin FC lost 1-0 to Punjab FC in Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 after a late own goal.
Late own goal hands Punjab FC a narrow win over Chennaiyin FC
New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) Punjab FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League encounter, here on Wednesday. An unfortunate late own goal by Chennaiyin FC midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte in the 84th minute proved to be the sole difference in a tightly-contested affair. The result rewards the hosts for their attacking persistence, while the Marina Machans were left frustrated after a solid defensive display was…
Chennaiyin FC Falls to Punjab FC in Last-Minute Own Goal
Chennai, May 7: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026, Punjab FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday. Despite a strong offensive display throughout the match, Chennaiyin’s efforts were thwarted by a last-minute own goal. In the 11th minute, Pritam made a remarkable defensive save on the goal line, keeping the score level. Shortly after, Laldinliana Renthlei also made a crucial stop, preventing…
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