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Indian Super League: Punjab FC went down 1-2 to Chennaiyin FC after conceding a late goal in an Indian Super League encounter which was played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Luka Majcen equalised at the start of the second half after Punjab FC conceded through a penalty in the first half which was scored by their former striker Wilmar Jordan Gil. Daniel Chima Chukwu broke Punjab hearts in the 84th minute scoring the winner. Punjab remain in ninth position in the table with 24 points from 20 matches while Chennaiyin are one place below with the same points from 21 matches.

Punjab FC created the first chance of the game with Filip Mrzljak forcing a save out of Mohammad Nawaz after he was set up by Petros Giakoumakis. The Shers conceded the first goal after controlling the game for the first phase. Melroy conceded a penalty as the ball struck the defender’s hand inside the box while trying to shield Wilmar Jordan. The Colombian striker made no mistake converting the resulting penalty.