Play-by-Play: Lajong eke out a precious away win against Minerva in a tight physical battle

SHILLONG LAJONG RETURNED to winning ways, getting themselves 3 away points as they beat Minerva Punjab 1-2 at Ludhiana tonight.

In a highly physical battle, Lajong took the lead, Minerva striked back but a goal in the dying moments of the first half set the teams up for a gruelling second half where the visitors defended their lead with a combination of counters and wing-play. 

Minerva Punjab have now suffered two home losses in a row, and they're stuck in the 8th place with 11 points from 13 matches. Lajong meanwhile remain 4th with 19 points from 12 matches. 

Here's how this gritty, card-ridden game unfolded, narrated through our real time match commentary...