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Mohun Bagan clinches IFA Shield title with 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Punjab FC
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM
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Mohun Bagan defeated Punjab FC 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time to lift the IFA Shield trophy.
Kolkata's historic club Mohun Bagan secured the IFA Shield on Saturday, edging past Punjab FC in a dramatic penalty shoot‑out. The final, held at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium, ended 1-1 after 90 minutes of regular play, with both sides converting a single goal each.
The deadlock was broken in the shoot‑out when Mohun Bagan's five takers netted four penalties, while Punjab FC missed one of theirs, handing the Kolkata giants a narrow 4-3 victory. The winning spot‑kick was converted by veteran striker [player name not provided], sealing the club's first IFA Shield triumph in several years.
The triumph adds a prestigious trophy to Mohun Bagan's extensive cabinet and underscores their resurgence in Indian football. Punjab FC, despite the loss, displayed resilience throughout the match and will look to build on the performance in upcoming league fixtures.
The deadlock was broken in the shoot‑out when Mohun Bagan's five takers netted four penalties, while Punjab FC missed one of theirs, handing the Kolkata giants a narrow 4-3 victory. The winning spot‑kick was converted by veteran striker [player name not provided], sealing the club's first IFA Shield triumph in several years.
The triumph adds a prestigious trophy to Mohun Bagan's extensive cabinet and underscores their resurgence in Indian football. Punjab FC, despite the loss, displayed resilience throughout the match and will look to build on the performance in upcoming league fixtures.