East Bengal vs Punjab FC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: EBFC vs PFC: 4-2 at Full-time!

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90+7' The Punjab side that dominated the first half was nowhere to be seen in the second half and with the scoreline still reading 4-2, the game ends with an amazing story written for the Torch Bearers at Salt Lake.
EBFC 4-2 PFC
90' The referee signals 7 minutes of additional time.
80' Time is running out for Punjab FC. They may be 1-man down but they haven't only been playing a defensive game. In fact, the ball has played a major time inside the East Bengal half but they just haven't been able to score anymore. Understandably, with a man down, whenever East Bengal went for a counter-attack, Punjab have scrambled their way back to defend.
EBFC 4-2 PFC
70' Punjab are in deep waters now. They're not only 2-goal down, but they're also 1-man down. Lhungdim who already saw a yellow in the first half, makes a reckless foul and sees his second yellow of the day, thus a red. A way back into the game seems very very tough now. This will be a long 20 minutes for Punjab now.
EBFC 4-2 PFC

David Lalhlansanga celebrates after scoring a goal.
67' It's the relentless David Lalhlansanga this time who heads a beautiful ball coming in from the right flank from PV Sindhu into the back of the net.
EBFC 4-2 PFC
60' What a comeback! It may be an own goal from Punjab's Suresh Meitei but East Bengal now have 3 goals to their name and are leading by one goal.
EBFC 3-2 PFC

PV Vishnu celebrates after scoring his team's second goal.
54' East Bengal on their way to an amazing comeback story. PV Vishnu strikes the second goal of the evening for their side to level the game.
EBFC 2-2 PFC
50' A brilliant start to the second half for the Torch Bearers with a goal already to their name as soon as they came on, courtesy of Hijazi Maher. They still have more than enough time to turn the game on its head.
EBFC 1-2 PFC
45+7' With a foul from the Punjab side near the box, East Bengal got a free-kick which they couldn't convert. It went for a corner which was also wasted and with that ended the first half and Punjab go into the half-time break with a 2-goal lead.
EBFC 0-2 PFC
45' The referee signals 3 minutes of additional time.

Pulga Vidal celebrates after scoring the second goal for his team.
39' An absolutely individual brilliance from Pulga Vidal as he cuts into the East Bengal box from the right flank with Anwar Ali on his side, but the wrong side from where he could do absolutely nothing to stop the shot from Vidal from going inside the net. Another horrible display of defense from the home side.
EBFC 0-2 PFC
30' What a downfall in the home side's performance from the first 10 minutes! Punjab have not only scored, but they've also taken control of the game it seems. East Bengal are struggling to get the ball away from them to get inside the Punjab half since they conceded the goal, let alone getting into the Punjab box.
EBFC 0-1 PFC

Asmir Suljic celebrates after scoring the goal.
21' Punjab's most solid chance created in the game and they score. East Bengal defense caught sleeping as Pulga raises a beautiful cross into the box and Asmir Suljic does not make any mistake to put it in the back of the net with a tremendous shot.
EBFC 0-1 PFC
10' What a start for East Bengal. They almost got an early lead from an amazing strike from a set-piece, but it was ruled offside, but this certainly tells how determinedly they have started this game. Punjab are also not having a mellow start. They've found their way into the opposition box a few times having not been able to produce anything at the end of those efforts. It has been an interesting start to the game.
EBFC 0-0 PFC
1' The match begins.

Both teams are on the ground ready to begin the match soon.
Both teams should be waiting inside the tunnel ready to take to the field soon.
Here's the Punjab FC starting XI -
The pride is set, and we’re ready to roar! 🦁🔥
— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) December 17, 2024
Lhungdim returns from injury and leads the charge as #TheShers face East Bengal FC. ⚡📋#EBFCPFC #ISL #PunjabDaJosh | Presented by @dafanewsindia 💪 pic.twitter.com/CMVTbwG3bw
Here's the East Bengal FC starting XI -
The troops are ready for #EBFCPFC! 👊
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) December 17, 2024
Hector, Nandha and David return to the starting XI! 🔴🟡#JoyEastBengal #ISL pic.twitter.com/rrAPqfn3il
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Head coach Oscar Bruzon will push his team to strengthen their defensive structure and capitalize on scoring opportunities, as the team's attack has been one of the weakest in the league. A win here could boost their morale and potentially reignite their faltering season.
Punjab FC, meanwhile, has enjoyed a solid campaign, sitting fifth with six victories from 10 games. However, they too are coming off a 1-2 loss, this time against Jamshedpur FC. Under head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis, Punjab has displayed an attacking flair but will aim to regain momentum after a slight mid-season dip.
Securing three points in Kolkata could reinforce their playoff ambitions and restore confidence. The two teams have faced each other twice in the ISL, with Punjab emerging victorious once while the other match ended in a draw.
While East Bengal will focus on shoring up their defense and improving their finishing, Punjab must strive for greater consistency to sustain their strong position in the league. As the league approaches its decisive stages, this match is crucial for both sides.
East Bengal will look to leverage home advantage to rejuvenate their campaign, while Punjab seeks to solidify their playoff spot. With plenty at stake, a closely contested and thrilling encounter is on the cards.