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Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC Under-16s proved too hot to handle for J&K Bank in their final group encounter of the ongoing U-16 Youth League – Rest of India Zone 4 at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. The win propelled the defending champions Minerva Punjab FC into the final round to be played in January at Goa.
The warriors from Chandigarh had the upper hand in the game from the start and went ahead in the 6th minute as local lad Amarjeet Singh broke the deadlock with a sublime shot. The next couple of moves saw the young blues create good chances as Nongdamba Noarem’s missed by a whisker off a corner and another powerful shot by him hit the woodwork. Difficult playing conditions on a chilly morning made it hard for the young Minervans.
The half time whistle saw both teams move for a break as Minervans held the upper hand in the encounter, courtesy to Amarjeet Singh’s goal in the opening minutes.
In the second half the young Blues came in refreshed and determined as they continued their attacking spree which was rewarded as Nongdamba Noarem scored through a brilliant pass from Mishra’s through ball, another powerful shot from the goalscorer hit the woodwork in the very next minute. Local lad Taranpreet Singh added his name to the scoresheet as he scored the third for the morning with a powerful rebound. He also assisted another for Mohammed Sahajahan who scored the final goal for the Warriors giving them a massive win over their neighbours.
