Three first-half goals ensured Punjab FC started their AIFF Super Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC, the Group C opener, which was played here at the GMC Athletic Stadium.

Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu and Princeton Rebello scored the goals for the winners as they secured all three points, according to a release from Punjab FC.

Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis opted for a midfield-heavy starting lineup with Nikhil Prabhu, Princeton Rebello, Manglengthang Kipgen, and new signing Samir Zeljkovic in the centre of the pitch with Muhammad Suhail and Ninthoinganba Meetei attacking through the wings.

Bijoy Varghese and Suresh Meitei started in centre defence with Khaimingthang Lhungdim and Muhammed Uvais as wingbacks, while Muheet Shabir started in go

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