Minerva Punjab pulled off a surprise 2-1 away victory over Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League on September 15, 2024. The visitors secured a memorable win against one of the league's most supported clubs in a match full of drama. Kerala Blasters took the lead in front of their home crowd, seemingly on course for a comfortable victory. However, Minerva Punjab showed tremendous spirit to fight back, scoring an equalizer just before halftime to shift the momentum. The second half saw Minerva grow in confidence, and they grabbed a stunning winner against the run of play to stun the Blasters faithful. Kerala Blasters threw everything forward in search of another equalizer but could not find a way through. This result served as a major statement from Minerva Punjab, proving they can compete with and beat the established sides in the ISL.