Indian Super League: Gurkirat Singh scores late as Punjab FC hold Mumbai City to a 1-1 draw
Leandro Otormin scored from the spot before Gurkirat Singh equalized in stoppage time for his first Punjab FC goal.
- On Monday, Mumbai City, known as the Islanders, and Punjab played to a 1-1 draw at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi during an Indian Super League fixture.
- Punjab maintained high-intensity pressure throughout the first half before Leandro Otormin broke the deadlock from 12 yards after a penalty was awarded for a foul on Noufal in the 63rd minute.
- Mumbai City head coach Manolo Marquez made strategic adjustments, bringing on Tluanga and Wilmar Jordan, while Punjab introduced Bishu Singh and Gurkirat Singh to revitalize their attacking options.
- Trailing late, Gurkirat headed in a 90th-minute equalizer from a pinpoint cross by Sanathoi Meitei, securing a share of the points for Punjab against his former club.
- The result leaves both sides searching for momentum early in the Indian Super League 2026-27 season, reflecting the competitive nature of the campaign as teams jockey for position.
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Punjab FC vs Mumbai City FC, ISL 2026-27: Gurkirat’s late header earns Punjab FC a 1-1 draw with Mumbai City FC
Gurkirat Singh came on as a substitute and made an instant impact, finishing off a pinpoint Sanathoi Meitei cross from the left with a header in the closing stages.
Punjab FC Snatch Late Draw Against Mumbai City FC With Gurkirat's Equaliser
Gurkirat Singh scored a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser against his former club to help Punjab FC secure a 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League match. Leandro Otormin had put Mumbai City ahead from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, but Punjab fought back to earn a crucial point at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
ISL: Gurkirat's 90th-minute header rescues Punjab FC a point against Mumbai City FC
Punjab FC preserved their unbeaten start to the ISL 2026-27 season with a 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC. Leandro Otormin scored from the penalty spot before substitute Gurkirat Singh headed home a 90th-minute equaliser.
ISL 2026-27: Gurkirat Singh’s late goal helps Punjab FC hold Mumbai City FC to 1-1 draw
Substitute Gurkirat Singh scores 90th minute equaliser as Punjab FC hold Mumbai City FC to 1-1 draw at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Leandro Otormin scores for Mumbai. Share Share Article https://www.india.com/sports/football/isl-2026-27-gurkirat-singhs-late-goal-helps-punjab-fc-hold-mumbai-city-fc-to-1-1-draw-8537492/ Copy Gurkirat Singh scores late equaliser as Punjab FC hold Mumbai City FC to 1-1 draw in ISL 2026-27[Photo: ISL] Punjab FC foug…
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