Fatorda, Dec. 4 -- Punjab FC went down to East Bengal 3-1 in an exciting first semifinal of the AIFF Super Cup, which was played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Thursday.

Mohamad Basim Rashid, Kevin Sibille and Saul Crespo scored for the winners while Daniel Ramirez converted a penalty for the Punjab FC, as per a press release.

Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis continued to keep his faith in his Indian players, starting only three foreigners, while East Bengal Head Coach Oscar Bruzon began to five. Dilmperis started the game in 3-5-2 formation with Bijoy Varghese, Suresh Meitei and Pramveer Singh starting in the back three. Leon Augustine and Ricky Shabong started as the wingbacks, and Samir Zeljkovic, Vinit Rai...