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Punjab FC Upsets Bengaluru FC in Penalty Shootout Thriller
6 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Punjab FC defeats Bengaluru FC 5-4 on penalties
- Vinit Rai scores decisive penalty for Punjab FC
- Gokulam Kerala FC wins 3-0 against Mohammedan Sporting
On November 2, 2025, Punjab FC pulled off a stunning upset in the Super Cup quarterfinals, defeating Bengaluru FC 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 0-0 in regulation. The match was evenly contested, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net.
The game went to a penalty shootout, where Punjab FC converted all five of their spot-kicks, while Bengaluru FC missed one. The decisive penalty was taken by Punjab FC's Vinit Rai, who calmly slotted the ball past Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to send his team through to the semifinals for the first time.
Earlier in the day, Gokulam Kerala FC cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in their concluding group clash. Albert Torras opened the scoring for Gokulam, with Samuel Lyngdoh and substitute Juan Carlos Rico adding further goals in the second half to secure the win.
