In a thrilling finale, Punjab FC emerged as champions with a 1-0 victory over Minerva Academy FC in the final match of the tournament. The closely contested encounter saw Punjab FC seal the win with a crucial first-half goal from Keisham Bikash Singh.
The breakthrough came in the 40th minute (39:19 game time), as Bikash Singh found the net with a composed finish, giving Punjab FC the lead just before halftime. The first half concluded after 45 minutes plus three minutes of injury time. Despite Minerva Academy FC dominating possession with 56%, they were unable to convert their control into goals.
They recorded 8 total shots, 6 of which were on target. Punjab FC, on the other hand, made the most of their limited chances with 4 shots, all on target. The match remained competitive yet disciplined, with only 2 fouls committed, 1 yellow card issued (to a Punjab FC player), and no red cards.
Set-piece opportunities also favored Minerva Academy FC, who earned 5 corners compared to Punjab FC’s 2. As the final whistle blew after 90 minutes and five minutes of added time, Punjab FC held on to their slender lead, securing the championship title and capping off their campaign with a memorable win.
