Radhakanta, Nikhil shine in Minerva Academy win

Tribune News Service

Mohali, December 20

Radhakanta Singh and Nikhil Mali scored three goals each to help Minerva Academy FC defeat East Punjab FC 9-0 in the Punjab Super League Qualifiers at their home ground in Mohali. Radhakanta (44th, 78th, 89th) and Mali (77th, 83rd, 86th) confirmed an easy win for the side.

The host side netted the first goal just before the lemon break when Radhakanta posted the ball over goal line. Thereafter, skipper Anwar Ali scored the second by converting a spot kick in the 69th minute. The lead was extended to 3-0 by Lalrinchhana in the 75th minute, while Mali came to the goal scorer’s list in the 77th minute. In the very minute, Radhakanta scored his second goal to make it 5-0. Mali then scored two back-to-back goals – 83rd minute and 86th minute – to make it a convenient 7-0. Towards the end of the match, Radhakanta scored another goal in the 89th minute, while Ali posted his second in the extra time to seal an easy 9-0 win.