Mohali, September 28: Punjab FC continued their remarkable run in the Punjab Super League 2025, edging Dalbir FC 1-0 in a tense encounter to make it six wins in a row. A late penalty from Jagdish Singh in the 84th minute proved decisive as the Shers maintained their unbeaten streak and strengthened their title challenge.
The match kicked off with Punjab FC taking control of possession early on, looking to dictate the tempo. Their midfield trio worked the ball around with composure, but Dalbir FC’s defence stayed compact, denying any clear openings. The Shers’ first real chance came in the 18th minute when Pramveer’s curling effort from distance forced a sharp save from the Dalbir goalkeeper.
Dalbir FC, however, were not content to sit back. They responded with counterattacking intent, troubling Punjab FC’s backline with their pace on the wings. A close scare arrived in the 33rd minute when a looping header from Dalbir’s striker narrowly missed the target.
The second half saw Punjab FC increase the pressure. Substitutions injected fresh energy into their attack, with Suhail and Uvais linking up well in the final third. The breakthrough seemed inevitable, but Dalbir FC held their shape and frustrated the Shers with disciplined defending.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 84th minute. A surging run into the box forced a Dalbir defender into handling the ball, leaving the referee with no choice but to point to the spot. Jagdish Singh stepped up under pressure and coolly converted, sending the keeper the wrong way and sparking celebrations on the Punjab FC bench.
Dalbir FC pushed hard in the dying minutes, but Punjab FC’s defence held firm to secure a valuable three points.
The result keeps Punjab FC second in the league standings, just one point adrift of Sher-E-Punjab SC. Crucially, the Shers still have a game in hand, giving them the chance to leapfrog into top spot if their unbeaten run continues.
With six consecutive victories, Punjab FC have underlined their status as serious contenders for the title and continue to showcase the depth, resilience, and winning mentality that has defined their season so far.
