| Chennaiyin FC vs Punjab FC | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Chennaiyin FC vs Punjab FC
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COMPETITION :
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ISL 2023-24
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| DATE: |
18-12-2023
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TIME:
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08.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
06.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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JawaharlalNehrustadium
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Predicted Line-Up
Punjab FC
Kiran Chemjong (GK) ; K Lhungdim, Suresh Meitei, Dimitros Chatziisaias, Nitesh Darjee; Prashant K, Ashis Pradhan, Nikhil Prabhu, Krishnananda Singh; Jordan Wilmar Gil, Luka Majcen.
Chennaiyin FC
Debjit Mazumdar (GK); Bikash Yumnam, Cirkovic, Ryan Edwards, Ankit Mukherjee; Ayush Adhikari, Jiteshwor Singh; Ninthoi Meetei, Rafa Crivellaro, Vincy Barreto, Conor Shields.
The upcoming match between Punjab FC and Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi promises to be an intriguing encounter, especially given the context of both teams' performances in the ISL 2023-24 season.
Punjab FC, newly promoted to the league, has had a tough start to the season and is currently struggling at the bottom of the table with just five points. Despite promising performances, the team has faced challenges in converting efforts into results. Defensive progress has been acknowledged by coach Staikos Vergitis, but transitioning from defense to attack has been a point of struggle for the team.
Chennaiyin FC, on the other hand, has shown consistent improvement throughout the season. After a difficult start with three consecutive defeats, the Marina Machans have lost only once in their last seven matches, accumulating 12 points. Currently positioned sixth in the standings, a victory in the upcoming match could propel them five points ahead of the seventh-placed East Bengal FC. The team is riding on positive momentum, coming off a comfortable 2-0 victory over Bengaluru FC.
In their previous encounter, Chennaiyin FC secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Punjab FC. However, head coach Owen Coyle anticipates a different challenge this time, acknowledging the potential challenges that Punjab FC could pose to his side. It sets the stage for an exciting match where both teams will be eager to secure a crucial victory for different reasons — Punjab FC aiming for their first win of the season, and Chennaiyin FC looking to climb higher in the standings. Football fans can expect an intense and competitive clash between these two teams.
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