{"id":35795,"date":"2018-02-06T14:41:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T14:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=35795"},"modified":"2018-02-06T14:41:13","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T14:41:13","slug":"minerva-make-it-to-their-third-final-in-as-many-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=35795","title":{"rendered":"Minerva Make It To Their Third Final In As Many Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

Defending champions Minerva<\/span> Punjab FC fought off the challenge of Aizawl FC by beating them 4-2 in tie-breakers to seal the final date with DSK Shivajians in the third season of Nike Premier Cup.<\/p>\n

\"0602The tightly contested semi-final clash at the Nagoa Sports Complex in Goa ended goalless before champions Minerva<\/span> gave coach Harpreet Bedi a reason to smile.<\/p>\n

Two misses in the penalty shoot-out proved costly as the young Aizawl players were left in tears but Jahar Das\u2019 boys had fought till the end.<\/p>\n

Ajitkumar Meetei, Abishek Verma, Bijo Singh and Thoiba Singh scored for Minerva<\/span> while Lalchhanhima Sailo missed in the penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

As for Aizawl, only David Ramtharlawma and R Lalruatkima scored with Lal Famikima and C Laiphei missing to hit the target.<\/p>\n

From the first minute, both sets of youngsters made an energetic start to the game.<\/p>\n

The first piece of goalmouth action arrived early on when Aizawl\u2019s Lal Engliana squared a pass to Ayush Chhetri who couldn\u2019t connect with the ball as it went off target.<\/p>\n

At the other end, Minerva<\/span> Punjab kept on creating chances. A move down the right flank saw Samson dink a ball into the box.<\/p>\n

The ball fell invitingly close to Hemam Bijo Singh who couldn\u2019t keep his shot down as it flew well over the bar.<\/p>\n

The defending champions had a host of goal-scoring chances but they were wasteful in front of goal.<\/p>\n

A great opportunity fell to Samson when the Aizawl backline didn\u2019t clear a ball out of the box. Samson stole the ball but his shot from six-yards out was blazed over the bar.<\/p>\n

Aizawl stayed solid in defence and other than a yellow card for David Ramtharlawma, they contained the champions.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Minerva<\/span> Punjab also managed to keep the impressive Ayush Chhetri and Lal Famkima quiet.<\/p>\n

At half-time, Minerva<\/span> were left ruing their wastefulness in front of goal while Aizawl had the chance to regroup for the second half.<\/p>\n

After the changeover, Aizawl\u2019s Famkima attempted a difficult chance when he tried to turn and shoot but Minerva<\/span> keeper Jaskarenvir Singh had an easy save to make.<\/p>\n

Arjun Sharma also tried a tame shot that was easy pickings for Aizawl custodian Zodin Puia.<\/p>\n

It was a tightly contested affair and both were locked in battle.But Aizawl had a nervy moment around the hour mark when Zodin spilt a ball right in front of Arjun Sharma who couldn\u2019t react in time. The Aizawl defence closed him down in time but Minerva<\/span> could have easily gone ahead.<\/p>\n

Famkima tried a hand at goal when he was released with a brilliant through ball by Bijo Singh.<\/p>\n

But the striker hit a tame shot that was too easy for Jaskarenvir Singh to hold on to.<\/p>\n

Time ran out and penalty ensued eventually where Minerva<\/span> Punjab FC went onto win by the finest of margins.<\/p>\n

Defending Champions Minerva<\/span> Punjab FC will take on DSK Shivajians in the grand finale which will be hosted at the Bambolim Ground in Goa day-after-tomorrow (February 8, 2018).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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