Mumbai City-loanee Pranjal Bhumij's goal meant RoundGlass Punjab led at the break. In the second half, Real Kashmir defenders Akashdeep Singh and Lamine Moro were sent off after receiving their second yellows, making the visitors' job of holding their slender lead easier
Buanthanglun Samte and Salam Johnson Singh found the net on either side of the breather to give TRAU a much-needed win and end a run of three straight losses. The result also ended the visitors' unbeaten start as they also failed to find the net in a match for the first time this season.
Both sides enter the contest on the back of contrasting runs of form, with the home side suffering defeat in their last three matches -- all of them being away fixtures.
In an action-packed game, a thumping header from Punjab defender Deepak Devrani in the second half proved to be the deciding factor after a first-half penalty by Luka Majcen was cancelled out by R Lalthanmawia's tap-in.
After two wins in their first two games, the hosts will head into the match on the back of a draw against Rajasthan United FC, where they conceded a late injury-time equaliser and had to settle for a point.
Daniel Lalhlimpuia's fantastic strike in the 13th minute looked to be the winning goal for the hosts but super substitute Gyamar Nikum snatched a late equalizer in second half stoppage time to ensure that the spoils are shared.
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