Aiff junior league

AIFF Junior League: In a repeat of last year's final, two teams from Punjab battled it out once again, with Punjab FC defending their AIFF Junior League title by securing a thrilling 5-3 penalty shoot-out victory against Minerva Academy FC after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time at the Bambolim Athletic Stadium in Goa on Thursday.

Punjab FC took the lead through Jasmeet Singh (38'), while Minerva Academy FC equalised in the 49th minute through Md Azam Khan.

In the shoot-out, Pawandeep Singh, Aayush Koul, Akash P, Kabyansh Rai, and Jasmeet Singh scored for the winners, while Konthoujam Denamoni, Md Azam Khan, and Greatson Hidam converted for Minerva Academy FC. Ramung Zimik’s spot-kick was saved by the goalkeeper.