The report says Minerva started quickly, with Tayenjam opening the scoring after two minutes. Legacy Academy levelled through Lazarus Elijah at 20 minutes, but Minerva restored their advantage almost immediately.
Khongsai reportedly made it 2-1 three minutes later, giving the Mohali-based side a platform to maintain its attacking approach. The rapid response was important: rather than allowing the equaliser to change the contest, Minerva regained the lead before half-time.
Minerva’s advantage grew after the interval when Donald reportedly scored to make it 3-1. Legacy Academy reduced the deficit through Chitiev, but the comeback threat lasted only briefly.
Khongsai completed his brace at 46 minutes, followed by Tayenjam’s second goal three minutes later. Haokip then added the sixth at 52 minutes, according to the report.
That sequence is the clearest feature of the result. Minerva did not simply protect a narrow lead; they answered Legacy’s second goal with three more, turning a competitive playoff into a decisive win.
The reported victory sends Minerva into the next stage of the youth competition, although the identity of the next opponent and the timing of the fixture remain to be established. The focus now shifts to whether the academy can carry its attacking momentum into a tougher knockout test.
Tayenjam and Khongsai will attract attention after their braces, but the wider response will matter just as much. Minerva’s ability to recover from both equalising goals could prove central to its progress in the tournament.