Minerva FC outclass CS Braves early to set up clash with Liverpool FC

Minerva FC scored three goals against the Canadian side

Minerva FC delivered yet another statement performance at the MIC CUP 2026, dismantling CS BRAVES with a scoreline of 3-0, as they set up a clash against Liverpool FC next. Carrying momentum from their eight-goal group stage tally, the Indian side came out against this Canadian team with relentless attacks and pressing structure.

Minerva FC will play against English Giants Liverpool FC in the round of 16 of the MIC cup 2026 on April 3rd,2026, from 21:30 IST at Camp de Futbol MPAL.

Wahengbam Raj Singh, Konthoujam Chetan Singh and Thokchom Chingkheinganba Singh scored the three goals to seal the game. Defensively, also, Minerva FC remained compact and alerted the back line, comfortably handling the pressure with the limited threats from the opponents.

Minerva FC sealed the game in the first half

As they ended their group stage with eight goals in their three matches, Minerva FC started the match right from there. Attacks after attacks from the very first minute of the game by the Indian side over CS Braves Ahuntsic. They didn’t wait long for the first breakthrough, as Minerva FC scored at the 3rd minute of the game, with a calm finish.

Another goal from the left side by then, a slight cross from the left side, the opponent goalkeeper didn’t judge as Minerva FC converted the chance against the Canadian team. Wahengbam Raj Singh scored first for Minerva with a calm finish into the net.

After the first goal, they started to press very hard with man-to-man marking against the opponents. The press and the intensity thrashed the opponent in the first half as Minerva FC grew into the game. As they doubled their lead at the 21st minute, Konthoujam Chetan Singh scored an absolute banger, which has the power, precision and pure class.

The relentless efforts and pressing structure helped them a lot in the game, as the same plan was applied to get another goal against CS Braves Ahuntsic. A solid midfield press by two players from Minerva FC, then the ball got a pocket of space behind, around 40 yards, as they scored a long ranger, which finished at the very top corner of the net. Minerva FC led the game with a scoreline of 2-0 after the first half.

Liverpool FC awaits

Coming after the end of the first half, Minerva FC started with another good chance in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper denied it. Minerva FC slightly settled down after the first half, as they had a comfortable goal margin to see through the match. CS Braves looked more intense and hungrier as they were searching for the equalizer to reshape their momentum in the Round of 32.

Despite some chances created by the Canadian side, Minerva FC still looked very dominant from both of its wings. The attack’s prominent wing system and pressing philosophy helped them a lot, as we saw from the very first match of the MIC Cup 2026 group stage matches.

As the game grew over time, the blue boys made their names. They scored a simple and classy team goal using a set piece at the 42nd minute of the game, scored by Thokchom Chingkheinganba Singh. A set piece quickly taken by the Minerva boys, then took three players’ combination play, bagged the ball into the net, and found themselves against CS Braves with a scoreline of 3-0.

Minerva FC defeated CS Braves in a very dominant way, as they will now face English giants Liverpool FC in the next round.

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