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AIFF Super Cup: Punjab FC secured their semi-final spot in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, defeating Bengaluru FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match ended goalless in regulation time at the PJN Stadium on Wednesday.

Both Punjab and Bengaluru finished with seven points apiece, with two wins and a draw to their name. As both teams were locked on the same points, goal difference (six), and goals scored (six), the winners of Group C had to be decided via a penalty shootout.

Bengaluru’s Ryan Williams was the only player to have his spot-kick saved, knocking them out of the competition. Suresh Singh Wangjam, Rahul Bheke, Sunil Chhetri, and Braian Sanchez scored for the Blues, while Punjab scored all five of their penalties – Nsungsi Effiong, Princeton Rebello, Samir Zeljkovic, Leon Augustine, and Vinit Rai finding the net.