The hosts, in their previous encounter, won narrowly against Mohammedan SC, thanks to an early goal by Luka Majcen, while Rajasthan United will seek a return to form as they faced a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Real Kashmir. The two teams previously faced each other on two occasions with Punjab winning both the games.
Substitute Britto PM's second-half strike proved to be the decisive goal of the game, after Melroy Assisi's headed goal was cancelled out by Churchill's Abdoulaye Sane at the end of the first half. Rajasthan defender Hardik Bhatt was sent off towards the end of the match after a second bookable offense, as per a press release from the league
The ISL side put past three with the help of Ogbeche (6'), Akash Mishra (45'), and Javier Siverio (68') whereas Rajasthan United FC managed to equalise with a goal from Martin Chaves (29', P) but it was too little to make any difference.
The Islanders started getting on the front foot from the get-go with their high-intensity pressing and found their first big chance in the first five minutes of the game
Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Mohammedan SC warded off a strong challenge from Rajasthan United FC to run out 2-1 winners at the Kalyani Stadium on Wednesday.
Naihati (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Sardor Jakhonov and Pritam Singh were on target as Rajasthan United FC defeated TRAU FC 2-0 in I-League on Saturday, here, at the Naihati Stadium.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 15 (ANI): After suffering a heavy defeat in their last game, the young Indian Arrows will be looking to get back on track against Francesc Bonet's Rajasthan United FC, for their upcoming I-league clash on March 16.
Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], March 10 (ANI): Rajasthan United FC will face Sudeva Delhi FC in I-League 2021-2022 match here at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Friday. Both teams are coming into this match high on confidence, having recorded a victory in their previous match.
Naihati (West Bengal) [India], March 8 (ANI): Rajasthan United FC picked up their maiden win in the I-League in a heated contest against Aizawl FC here at the Naihati Stadium on Tuesday. With Aman Thapa (37') scoring the sole goal in the match, the newcomers Rajasthan United registered their first win in the tournament.