In a tightly contested Indian Super League match on May 6, Punjab FC clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in New Delhi. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when Chennaiyin midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte inadvertently scored an own goal, handing Punjab the win. Despite a strong defensive performance from Chennaiyin, which included a remarkable clearance by Pritam Kotal early in the match, they were unable to secure any points. Punjab FC's Dani Ramirez was instrumental in the victory, earning the Player of the Match award for his playmaking abilities. With this win, Punjab FC climbed to sixth place in the league with 18 points from 10 matches, keeping their title hopes alive. Conversely, Chennaiyin FC remains at the bottom of the table with 9 points from 11 matches, intensifying their relegation battle alongside Mohammedan SC and Odisha FC.