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Head Coach Ivan Vukamanovic: A brace by Wilmar Jordan and a late penalty by Luka Majcen helped Punjab FC stun Kerala Blasters with a commanding 3-1 victory in Round 14 of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday.

The home side had taken the lead through Milos Drincic but Punjab answered with three goals to inflict the first home defeat for the Blasters in the season. Punjab FC moved to ninth with this win while Blasters remained third in the table. Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis made two changes to his starting lineup with Sahil Travora making his first start for the club and Amarjit Singh Kiyam coming back from suspension.

They replaced Ashis Pradhan and Manglenthang Kipgen in the lineup. Kerala Blasters welcomed back Indian international Jeakson Singh after a long break to the starting lineup with Head Coach Ivan Vukamanovic naming a strong starting lineup in front of their home crowd. The home side pressed high in midfield to win back the ball and pressure the Punjab players. Daisuke Sakai’s effort from outside the box did not trouble the PFC keeper as same as Rahul K.P’s effort minutes later.