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Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters Highlights, PFC 0-1 KBFC, ISL 2023-24: Diamantakos’ penalty hands Tuskers a hard fought win

PFC vs KBFC: Highlights from the Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters vs FC, ISL 2023-24 match from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on December 14, Thursday.

Updated : Dec 14, 2023 22:01 IST

KOCHI, Kerala, 29/11/2023:  Kerala Blasters No 9 Dimitrios Diamantakos celebrates his second goal against Chennaiyin FC at the ISL match held in Kochi on Wednesday.. Photo : Thulasi Kakkat/The Hindu
KOCHI, Kerala, 29/11/2023: Kerala Blasters No 9 Dimitrios Diamantakos celebrates his second goal against Chennaiyin FC at the ISL match held in Kochi on Wednesday.. Photo : Thulasi Kakkat/The Hindu | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT
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KOCHI, Kerala, 29/11/2023: Kerala Blasters No 9 Dimitrios Diamantakos celebrates his second goal against Chennaiyin FC at the ISL match held in Kochi on Wednesday.. Photo : Thulasi Kakkat/The Hindu | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the ISL 2023-24 group-stage match between Punjab FC and Kerala Blasters FC from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

  • December 14, 2023 21:56
    FULL-TIME
    FULL TIME

    Its all over. Kerala gets the win and Punjab’s search for its first win in ISL 2023-24 continues. 

    PFC 0 - 1 KBFC

  • December 14, 2023 21:54
    93’

    Lescovic with a freak block denies Jordan from scoring. A brilliant cross by Prashant from the left flank perfectly finds Jordan, whose header is blocked by Lescovic. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:53
    92’

    Nervous moments for Kerala, Punjab is threating to make things all square at the very end with a furry of attacks. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:53
    YELLOW CARD
    91’

    Saurav gets a yellow for a ugly challenge on Luka Majcen, who is furious. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:52
    91’

    Peprah’s left-footed curler from the edge of the box goes wide. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:51
    90’+5’

    Five minutes added on after the end of regulation time. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:50
    CORNER
    89’

    Sachin Suresh keeps away a deflected shot from Luka Majcen. Corner for Punjab. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:49
    88’

    Drincic with a last ditch challenge to deny Wilmar Jordan from taking a shot from point blank range. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:48
    YELLOW CARD
    86’

    Kingslee gets a yellow card for his unlawful challenge on Peprah. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:46
    84’

    A brilliant attacking move from Punjab with Pradhan and Wilmar Jordan linking. Drincic with a crucial heading clearance. Its a throw in. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:43
    CORNER
    82’

    Punjab gets a corner from the free kick. Another set piece opportunity for them. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:42
    FREE KICK
    81’

    Free kick for Punjab FC. Wilmar Jordan is looking sharp. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:41
    CORNER
    81’

    Saurav earns a corner for Kerala. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:40
    80’

    Pritam Kotal is a very lucky man, he gives away the ball in the penalty area to Luka, who tries to tee up Jordan but the pass lacked care. A big let-off for Blasters. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:39
    78’

    Kerala Blasters with substitutions. 


  • December 14, 2023 21:37
    76’

    Match resumes. Only 15 minutes of regulation time left for Punjab to get something from this game. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:35
    74’

    Cooling break. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:34
    72’

    Vibin’s curling shot from over 30 yards away is caught by Kiran. Vibin has been brilliant in the second half. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:32
    70’

    Sachin takes the ball ahead of Jordan. Punjab is showing its attacking prowess, however, it is yet to find that elusive final ball. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:30
    69’

    Diamantakos failed to control Pritam cross inside the box. It was a decent opportunity for the Blasters. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:28
    67’

    Kerla is pushing for the second goal to put the game to bed but Punjab’s defence is determined to stand tall. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:26
    65’

    Wilmar Jordan’s shot is goes to the stands. But Punjab is showing attacking intent. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:25
    64’

    Sachin Suresh catches the ball in front of Luka’s head. Another Punjab attack fizzles out. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:23
    62’

    Big save from Punjab custodian Kiran to deny Blaster’s right-back Pritam Kotal. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:21
    60’

    The game has opened up since the goal with Punjab looking to respond to Kerala’s lead. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:19
    57’

    Punjab is looking for a triple substitution to get back into the contest. PFC needs to respond soon. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:16
    54’

    Vibin’s free kick hits the woodwork, Lescovic’s header hits the post. Punjab finally clears the ball. Kerala is take the game away. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:14
    YELLOW CARD
    52’

    Peprah gets a free kicj on the edge of the box. Khaiminthang Lhungdim gets a yellow. Chance for Blasters to extend the lead. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:10
    GOAL
    50’

    Diamantakos calmly slots the ball home to give Blasters the lead. With his stright run up, the man from Greece scores his fifth goal of the season. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:09
    PENALTY
    48’

    Aimen wins a penalty for Blasters. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:08
    46’

    Kerala has been a batter team in second halves. It is looking to assert its dominance on Punjab. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:05
    SECOND HALF

    The second half is under way. Both team desperate for the win. 

  • December 14, 2023 21:04
    A few snaps from the action packed first half
  • December 14, 2023 20:50
    HALFTIME
    HALF TIME

    Half time in Delhi. Punjab stood firm against Kerala’s attack. The hosts have also threatened in several occasions. 

    A thrilling second half awaits. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:49
    FREE KICK
    47’

    Punjab is pressing relentlessly. Kerala has managed to pin its opposition in the closing minutes. Kerala gets a free kick. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:47
    45’+3’

    Three minutes added on after the end of the regulation time. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:45
    YELLOW CARD
    43’

    Prabhu gets a yellow card for his desperate challenge on Aimen on the edge of the penalty box. Peprah takes a shot which goes way into the stands. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:43
    YELLOW CARD
    41’

    Krishan is injured after a challenge from Pritam, who gets a yellow card. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:42
    CORNER
    40’

    Vibin’s corner is headed for another corner by Punjab’s striker Luka. Its another corner. Three in a row for Kerala Blasters. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:41
    CORNER
    39’

    Naocha’s cross is headed away for a throw in and eventually results in a corner. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:40
    38’

    Rahul KP with a bit of trickery tries to put in a cross from the right flank but the Punjab defence stood strong to deny him the crossing opportunity. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:39
    36’

    Talal’s cross from the right flank is dealt well by Pritam Kotal. Luka and Prabhu were ready to pounce on the ball on the edge of the 16 yard box. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:38
    35’

    Naocha and Peprah are combining well on the left flank. Kerala is looking to explore the spaces left in the wide areas by Punjab. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:36
    34’

    Prabhu with a brilliant sliding tackle on Diamantakos to deny him a free run to the edge of the box. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:35
    33’

    Diamantakos slips in a good ball for Peprah, who tried to take on two defenders and his pass hits a defender’s hand. Kerala appeals for a penalty but the referee looks away. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:33
    31’

    Match restarts after a cooling break. Kerala started well but Punjab has found his groove after a shaky first 10 minutes. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:31
    29’

    Peprah is looking sharp for the visitors but the Punjab defence is very compact, it will take something special from Kerala to break its opponents down from the middle. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:29
    YELLOW CARD
    27’

    Azhar gets the first caution of the match for his challenge on Talal. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:28
    26’

    Perprah’s weaves through the Punjab defence from a throw in but his final ball is dealt by the Punjab defence. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:27
    CORNER
    24’

    Pradhan with a brilliant ball to find Krishna on the left flank but the his cross is deflected for a corner. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:24
    OFFSIDE
    23’

    Luka is off side, its the 14th time this season that the Punjab talisman has been ruled off side. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:23
    22’

    Punjab has grown into the game in the last 10 minutes and are now knocking on Kerala’s goal. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:21
    19’

    Luka with an opportunity to slip Talal in but his pass is overcooked and gives Sachin Suresh the opportunity to claim it first. Kerala is giving away ball in dangerous areas. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:19
    17’

    Blasters are looking for Rahul and Peprah’s run in behind the Punjab defenders. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:18
    16’

    Pritam Kotal’s cross from the right flank is sent for a throw in by a Punjab defender. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:17
    14’

    Kerala is creating chances. Aimen and Azhar, the twin brothers are combining well.

  • December 14, 2023 20:14
    FREE KICK
    12’

    Vibin with a foul on Luka, its the first set piece opportunity for Punjab FC. Talal direct free kick from 35 yards never came down. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:12
    10’

    Krishna puts a dangerous cross from the left flank and Luka was lurking. However, Kerala defence dealt with the ball well. Krishna is receiving treatment. The home side has grown into the game and is now threatening the visitors. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:10
    9’

    Krishna takes the first shot for the hosts. His shot from the left flank flies over to the stands. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:09
    7’

    Kerala is keeping the possession of the ball, while Punjab is looking to stick some passes together. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:07
    4’

    Blasters in its changed blue and pink kit is dominating the game in the early exchanges. Playing without its talisman Adrian Luna, the Kerala-based team is asserting is powers on the newcomers. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:04
    2’

    Kerala Blaster in with the first attack of the match. Its a fast start from the visitors. Peprah’s deflected cross hits the woodwork. Peprah was fed by Aimen, who slides a delightful through ball between the channels on the left flank. 

  • December 14, 2023 20:01
    KICK OFF

    The Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters FC ISL 2023-24 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi is under way. The home side is looking for its first win of the season, while the away team is looking to reclaim top spot in the league table. 

  • December 14, 2023 19:52
    LIVE action incoming

    We are moments away from the KICK OFF. Stay tuned for live updates of Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters FC. 

  • December 14, 2023 19:23
    Why is Adrian Luna not in the Kerala Blasters squad?

    Adrian Luna not in Kerala Blasters squad for its ISL 2023-24 match against Punjab FC

    Luna has three goals and four assists in nine matches for Kerala this season. Overall, he has 13 goals and 17 assists in the ISL.

  • December 14, 2023 19:14
    Triple delight for Kerala Blasters ahead of Punjab FC clash
  • December 14, 2023 19:07
    Presenting the starting lineup of Punjab FC
  • December 14, 2023 19:03
    Here’s starting XI of Kerala Blasters
  • December 14, 2023 18:52
    Punjab FC coach Staikos Vergetis’ interview

    ISL 2023-24: Punjab FC coach Vergetis eyes maiden win in ISL against in-form Kerala Blasters

    A title win might not be in the cards, but the Greek says that genuine progress in his first Indian Super League season and having a ready team for next season would be satisfying.

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters - Streaming info

    Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters LIVE Streaming Info, ISL 2023-24: When, where to watch PFC vs KBFC, predicted lineups, preview and more

    PFC vs KBFC: All you need to know before the Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters Indian Super League 2023-24 match being played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    What happened when Kerala Blasters last played Punjab FC?

    This is the first time these two teams are playing in the ISL 2023-24. The only encounter between them took place in the Hero Super Cup late last season, which saw the Tuskers gets 3-1 win, thanks to Diamantakos, Nishu Kumar and Rahul KP. At that time, Punjab FC was named Roundglass Punjab FC. 

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    What happened in Kerala Blasters last match?

    ISL 2023-24: Diamantakos helps Blasters bounce back from the brink, hold Chennaiyin 3-3

    ISL 2023-24:Blasters’ Diamantakos and Chennaiyin’s Jordan Murray score two goals each in a six-goal thriller with both teams sharing the spoils.

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    Report of Punjab FC’s last ISL match

    ISL 2023-24: East Bengal shares spoils at home after a goalless draw against a defensive Punjab FC side

    East Bengal failed to sustain the momentum of a big win and had to settle for a goalless draw against the resolute defending by the debutant Punjab FC, in an ISL-10 match at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. 

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    Predicted lineups

    Punjab FC - Kiran; T. Abhishek Singh, K. Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Dimitros Chatziisaias; Nitesh Darjee, Nikhil Prabhu, Ashis Pradhan; Juan Mera, Krishns, Luka Majcen


    Kerala Blasters - Sachin Suresh; Sandeep Singh, Pritam Kotal, Ruivah Hormipam, Naocha Huidrom Singh; Daisuke Sakai, Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq Bhat, Adrián Luna; Kwame Peprah, Dimitris Diamantakos

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    Preview

    Kerala Blasters is all set to travel Hyderabad FC in its tenth game of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season as the in-form away side eyes the top of the league table.

    Punjab FC, desperate for its first win. Punjab, weighed down by the dubious honour of longest ISL winless streak will face the in-form Kerala side. 

    Click for full preview.
  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    Where to watch the Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL match from outside India?

    The game will be livestreamed on OneFootball for those watching from outside India.

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    Where to watch the Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL match?

    The Pubjab FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2023-24 match will be live telecasted on the Sports18 1 Channel (TV). The game can also be live streamed on the JioCinema app and website (online).

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    When will the Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL match start?

    The Punjab FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2023-24 match will kick-off at 8:00 PM IST, Thursday, December 15 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

  • December 14, 2023 18:36
    Welcome

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of of the ISL 2023-24 group-stage match between Punjab FC and Kerala Blasters FC from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Stay tuned for real time update as Tuskers takes on the newcomers in a thrilling Indian Super League encounter. 

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