Match Report
In the standings it was Manang Marshyangdi 4th on 2 points, Minerva Punjab 3rd on 5 — separated by 3. Recent form told a different story for Manang Marshyangdi: only 31st in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th. Scoring rates set the scale: Manang Marshyangdi 0.83 scored and 2.33 conceded per game, Minerva Punjab 1 and 1.17, with the league averaging 1.59.
A win had eluded Minerva Punjab for 8 matches.
On the scoreboard, Minerva Punjab led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Manang Marshyangdi: O. Azeez (81') · Minerva Punjab: M. Thoiba (39')
Key stats
Possession: Manang Marshyangdi 53% · Minerva Punjab 47% · Total shots: 8-13 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 3-1