Durand Cup Football: Minerva FC Stun DSK Shivajians With Late Winner
In a surprising result in the Durand Cup on Sunday, Chandigarh-based Minerva FC edged out I-League club DSK Shivajians 2-1 with a late winner from forward Manandeep Singh
Highlights
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Minerva FC beat DSK Shivajians 2-1 in the Durand Cup
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Manandeep Singh scored the winner for Minerva FC
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DSK Shivajians can still qualify for the semis if they win last game
Minerva FC posted their first win at the ongoing 128th Durand Cup football tournament in New Delhi on Sunday, as they edged out Pune-based I-League club DSK Shivajians 2-1 in a surprising result at the iconic Ambedkar Stadium.
After a cagey first half, Shivajians took the lead at the hour mark courtesy of a penalty kick by skipper Juan Quero.
However, the Chandigarh-based Minerva side came back into the match with a 79th minute equaliser by Nigerian striker Lago Bei. Forward Manandeep Singh then sealed the deal with a 90th minute winner for Minerva.
Despite the defeat, DSK Shivajians are still in a good position to qualify for the semis. They will need a win against Army Green in their last group match at the Harbaksh Stadium on Monday to make sure they don't have to depend on other results for progression from the group.
Group A standings: DSK Shivajians (7 points from 4 games) lead the group, followed by Indian Navy (6 points from 4). Breathing close is the Army Green team (5 points from 3). Sporting Clube de Goa (4 points from 4) and Minerva FC (4 points from 4) share the fourth spot, while Gangtok Himalayan (3 points from 3) are at the bottom.