Panchkula, Feb 1 (UNI) Former champions Aizawl FC got the better of defending champions Minerva Punjab FC 1-0 in a 12th Hero I-League 15th round clash at the Tau Devi Lal stadium here on Friday.
The lone goal was scored by youngster Lalrinchhana in the 69th minute of the second half.
With this win, Aizawl leapfrogged their Friday hosts and moved to seventh on the points table, with 14 points from 15 games. They were in 10th spot before this game, deep into the relegation zone, but this result takes them out of it for now.