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Mumbai City FC: Punjab FC posted a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mumbai City FC courtesy of a double from Norwegian Mushaga Bakenga and an injury time strike from Filip Mrzljak in a Group C encounter of the Durand Cup played here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan.

Mumbai City defended deep inside their own half with resilience, frustrating The Shers. Punjab looked impatient in their build-up, wasting their chances as the service to the forwards were lacking, which also made life easier for the impressive Mumbai defence in the first half.

Punjab FC received a penalty at the start of the second half as Mumbai defender Arsh Bhagawan handled the ball inside the box. The penalty was blasted over the crossbar by Luka Majcen and minutes later substitute Mushaga Bakenga missed a sitter, adding to the frustrations for The Shers.