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    Punjab FC hold their nerve in shootout against Minerva Academy, defend DSC AIFF Junior League title
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    Punjab FC Hold Their Nerve In Shootout Against Minerva Academy, Defend DSC AIFF Junior League Title

    By IANS News May 14, 2026 • 21:52 PM View: 45
    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.

    TAGS Punjab FC Minerva Academy AIFF Junior League Minerva Academy FC Bambolim Athletic Stadium Jasmeet Singh Md Azam Khan Pawandeep Singh Aayush Koul Kabyansh Rai Konthoujam Denamoni Greatson Hidam Ramung Zimik Augustasya Gupta Kamlesh Chand
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