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Bambolim: Punjab FC continued their ruthless form in the Super Cup, storming to a commanding 3-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in a Group C match here on Sunday.

Ninthoinganba Meetei broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, before Samir Zeljković doubled the advantage in the 42nd minute. Manglenthang Kipgen put the result beyond doubt with a composed third in the 72nd minute.

The win took Punjab FC to six points

from two matches and firmly within reach of semi-finals, while Mohammedan Sporting’s campaign came to a premature end after two successive defeats.

From the outset, Punjab FC looked sharper and more cohesive. With Daniel Ramírez, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Manglenthang Kipgen, and Muhammad Suhail linking seamlessly, the Mohammedan defence was under siege.

The breakthrough

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