Punjab FC rescue point against Mumbai City FC with 90th-minute goal

Hyderabad: Substitute Gurkirat Singh scored a 90th-minute equaliser as Punjab FC came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC in their second Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Monday.

Leandro Otormín had given the Islanders the lead from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, but the Shers continued to push forward in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off in the closing stages when substitute Sanathoi Meetei delivered a precise cross from the left for Gurkirat to head home and earn Punjab a valuable point at home.

Following the draw, Punjab FC moved to third place in the ISL 2026-27 standings with four points from their opening two matches, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.

The match began at a lively tempo, with Punjab FC moving the ball quickly and switching flanks to find openings in Mumbai City’s defence. In the fourth minute, midfielder Rishikanta Meitei unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from distance towards the bottom-left corner, forcing Mumbai City goalkeeper Rehenesh T P to dive and punch the ball away for a corner.