AFC Cup 2019: Minerva Punjab held by Manang Marshyangdi, registers third consecutive draw

Minerva Punjab took the lead twice but allowed the visitors to get back into the game...

Minerva Punjab were held to a 2-2 draw by Manang Marshyangdi in their third Group E game at the 2019 AFC Cup on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Sreyas Gopalan gave Minerva an early lead before Abhishek Rijal equalised in the second half. Kareem Nurain's spot-kick looked to have sealed a win for the hosts but Oluwawunmi Somide's header helped the visitors grab a point.

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