Punjab FC to Face Mumbai City FC in Crucial ISL Match
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) – Punjab FC will face Mumbai City FC in a crucial Round 17 match of the Indian Super League 2023-24 on Saturday. Punjab, currently 10th on the table, are just three points away from a playoff spot, while Mumbai City FC is in the race for the league winners shield.
Punjab FC have won three of their last four matches and are in good form, coming off a 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC. Mumbai City FC, on the other hand, drew their last match and are unbeaten in their last four games, with three wins and a draw.
PFC head coach Staikos Vergetis acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “We are playing a team who plays very good modern football tomorrow and we will have to work extra hard against them.”
The clash is crucial for Mumbai City FC, as they aim to retain the League Shield they won last season. Head coach Petr Kratky expressed confidence in his team’s performance so far, saying, “The players are in good spirits and we are looking forward to the upcoming matches.”
PFC goalkeeper Ravi Kumar highlighted the healthy competition among goalkeepers in the team, emphasizing the focus on delivering a strong performance in the upcoming match against Mumbai City FC.
