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Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC: Punjab FC began their 134th Durand Cup campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMSFC), at the SAI Stadium here on Sunday.

In a closely contested Group D tie, KAMSFC stunned the ISL side with a 69th-minute goal from Joseph Olaleye, before Pramveer (73’) and Konsam Sanathoi Singh (90+2’) turned the game around in the final quarter of the match and gave the Shers a winning start to their campaign.

The Shers showed early attacking intent, with chances falling to debutant Vishal and Suhail. Karbi keeper Gojen Hanse stood tall, pulling off crucial saves, including a double attempt in the 12th minute and another fingertip denial from Kipgen’s strike that hit the crossbar in the 16th minute.