Young Football Stars Shine in Subroto Cup Quarterfinals
The 64th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament heated up in New Delhi on Monday as the Sub-Junior Boys (U-15) category dove straight into knockout action. These thrilling quarterfinal matches highlighted the raw talent and excitement of young footballers from across India, making it a must-watch for fans of Subroto Cup football.
First up, Minerva Public School (CISCE) crushed their opponents with a massive 10-0 victory over SFS Higher Secondary School from Nagaland. The scorers went wild early on—Hidam netted three goals in the 14th, 33rd, and 35th minutes, while Lhungdem struck twice in the 4th and 30th. Rimoson (25th), Akash (25th and 27th), Laishram (19th), and Gurtejveer (38th) all chipped in, showcasing Minerva’s unbeatable attack and dominance in this Subroto Cup quarterfinal.
The day’s nail-biter came when St. John High School from Jharkhand snatched a 3-2 win against Manikpara Viveknanda Vidyapith of West Bengal. West Bengal took an early lead with Charan in the 2nd minute and Abhijit in the 36th, but Jharkhand fought back fiercely. Suraj equalized in the 7th, Asish added one in the 30th, and Ishant sealed the dramatic comeback with a goal in the 47th minute. This intense Subroto Cup clash had everyone on the edge of their seats!
In another close battle, Vidyachal International School from Bihar edged out Mothers Pride Public School of Himachal Pradesh 2-1. Himachal struck first through Sukhpreet in the 23rd minute, but Bihar’s Shubham turned hero with a stunning brace—scoring in the 25+2nd and 63rd minutes to flip the game and propel his team into the semifinals. Talk about a game-changing performance in the Subroto Cup U-15 category!
Rounding out the quarterfinals, Riverside Natural School from Madhya Pradesh blanked Anand Niketen School of Gujarat 2-0. Lokesh stole the show as the Hero of the Match, bagging both goals in the 7th minute and stoppage time (50+4th). This solid win locked in Madhya Pradesh’s spot in the next round of the Subroto Cup tournament.
These Subroto Cup quarterfinal matches burst with energy, from lightning-fast plays and clever team strategies to standout individual moments that lit up the pitch. Young players showed sharp shooting skills and tough defense, proving they’re ready for the big leagues in international football. As the semifinals approach, keep an eye on these rising stars—they’re the future of Indian football!
