Shami singamayum

GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium: Shami Singamayum became the youngest-ever goal-scorer in the league's history as Punjab FC defeated Hyderabad FC 3-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday night.

It was a record-breaking day as Shami, all of 17 years and 322 days, set the record for the youngest-ever goal-scorer in ISL history, while Muhammad Suhail became the third-youngest in the competition to assist a goal (18 years and 175 days).

Despite holding just 43.7% of ball possession, Punjab FC were the more assertive of the two teams, taking seven shots on target as compared to the two of Hyderabad FC. Though out of the playoffs race, they moved to 27 points with this win, breaking Hyderabad FC’s five-game-long unbeaten run at home. Asmir Suljic was a force to reckon with inside the Hyderabad FC defensive half to ensure that Punjab FC got off the blocks creatively. His fleet footedness and eye for a pass pushed him to pick players in probing positions and pose questions in front of the home team's defence.