Minerva football club log victory

Chandigarh, February 15

Minerva Academy Football Club defeated TASM Football Academy in the quarterfinal of the JCT U-21 Youth League by a solitary goal. The winning goal was scored by Sadananda Singh in the dying minutes of the match.

Himanshu Jangra, Kuntal Pakhira and Charles Tongram made comeback for the host Minerva Academy in this match. The side started on a high note. However, it failed to convert its chances of getting an early lead.

In the 6th minute, Kuntal Pakhira released a perfect pass to Jangra. However, his shot hit the crossbar. In the 24th minute, Jangra was again at the right spot, but failed to surpass the goalkeeper. The hosts repeatedly struggled to find a breakthrough even after the lemon break.

In the 59th minute, TASM lads came up with a threatening attack. However, Minerva’s custodian saved it. As the match proceeded towards the final whistle, Sadananda Singh managed to get a goal and help his side to sail into semifinals. The side will now face Jagat Singh Palahi Football Academy in the semis. — TNS