AGENCIES, PANCHKULA: RoundGlass Punjab FC registered a hard-fought 1-0 win against Gokulam Kerala FC in the I-League on a chilly and foggy Wednesday at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana.
Luka Majcen, formerly of Gokulam, scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute, sending the Punjab side to second place on the league standings with 17 points from eight matches — two points behind Sreenidi Deccan, who have 19 points after playing nine matches so far.
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The match began in a cagey manner and produced few chances. Gokulam created the first opening in the 13th minute, as VS Sreekuttan’s cross from the left was collected by keeper Kiran Limbu. Two minutes later, Pranjal Bhumij had a glorious chance to score for the home team after a well-worked corner routine but could not place his shot on target.
As the match inched closer to the final whistle, the hosts found a breakthrough goal in the 75th minute. Ajay Chhetri’s free-kick from the left was headed goalwards by Majcen and found the net after a slight deflection. The Slovenian’s celebration was a muted one as a mark of respect for his former side, with whom he won the league title last season.
The visitors pressed forward in search of the equaliser and threw men forward incessantly. With a minute left to play, substitute Daniel Lalhlimpuia almost made it two for Punjab on a counter attack but could not make a clean connection with his shot.
Result: RoundGlass Punjab FC 1 (Luka Majcen 75’)bt Gokulam Kerala FC 0.
