Unbeaten in their two group matches so far, former I-League champions Minerva Punjab would look to turn draws into wins when they play Manang Marshyangdi Club of Nepal in the AFC Cup in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Minerva are now at the third spot in Group E with two points while Manang Marshyangdi are at the bottom after losing both their matches so far. The Punjab side, who were making their AFC Cup debut as 2017-18 I-League champions, will be playing their first home match at the Kalinga Stadium and would be looking to notch up their maiden win at the continental stage. They will have to search for venues for the remaining two home matches but as of now, the Minerva players can focus on their game against Manang Marshyangdi on Wednesday. Coach Sachin Badhade will be expecting his foreign striker Kalif Alhassan to open his account in the AFC Cup.

Source: dna April 30, 2019 15:45 UTC