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Punjab FC Fall to Mohun Bagan in IFA Shield Shootout After Intense Battle
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News18•04-10-2026, 20:45
Punjab FC Fall to Mohun Bagan in IFA Shield Shootout After Intense Battle
- •Punjab FC lost 3-4 on penalties to defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the IFA Shield semifinal.
- •The Shers remained competitive for 120 minutes, creating several scoring opportunities throughout the match.
- •Mohun Bagan's early press was weathered by Punjab FC, who then grew into the game, enjoying more possession and chances.
- •Key saves from Arshdeep Singh kept Punjab FC in the game, denying Mohun Bagan's attempts from Chhangte and Erwin.
- •Despite a strong defensive effort and late chances, including a disallowed goal for Mohun Bagan, the match went to a shootout where Mohun Bagan prevailed.
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Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes to advance to the IFA Shield final.
Mohun Bagan will face the winner of the second semifinal match between East Bengal FC and NorthEast United FC in the final.
After regulation and extra time ended level, Mohun Bagan prevailed 4-3 in the penalty shootout, with Miguel Ferreira scoring the decisive penalty after Alberto Rodriguez also converted.
