Three first-half goals powered Punjab FC to a commanding 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC in their Super Cup Group C opener on Monday.

Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu, and Princeton Rebello were all on target as the Shers kicked off their campaign in style.

Early Pressure Pays Off

Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis went with a midfield-heavy setup featuring Nikhil Prabhu, Princeton Rebello, Manglengthang Kipgen, and new signing Samir Zeljkovic pulling the strings, while Suhail and Ninthoinganba Meetei provided width.

The Shers made an immediate impact. Suhail’s cross took a heavy deflection off Gursimrat Singh to wrong-foot Gokulam goalkeeper Shibinraj Kunniyil in just the second minute.

Moments later, Kipgen drew another sharp save from Shibinraj before Rebello’s corner found Pra

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