Oriental Cup 2026: Mother's International, Mount Carmel, G.D. Goenka advance on Day 3
New Delhi, July 9
Mother's International School, Delhi, Mount Carmel School, Dwarka, G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka, Bharti Public School and Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School progressed in the Boys' category, while Mother's International School and Bharti Public School advanced in the Girls' section of the Oriental Cup 2026 in challenging conditions at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.
Even as rain showers continued to test the resolve of participants on Day 3, the rain failed to dampen the spirits and resilience of the young footballers; the action remained fiercely competitive in the fourth edition of the tournament.
Mother's International School, Delhi, kicked off Day 3 with a 2-0 victory over Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka, in the Boys' category. Trigya Chaturvedi opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Aavir Singh doubled the lead just two minutes later. The two first-half goals proved enough to secure Mother's International School's place in the next round.
In the corresponding Girls' fixture, Mother's International School, Delhi registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka. Prithika Selvi Sundar scored the decisive goal in the 22nd minute, with her second-half strike proving enough to send Mother's International School through to the next round.
Bharti Public School booked their place in the next round in both the Boys' and Girls' categories after Amity International School, Noida, conceded walkovers in their respective fixtures.
Mount Carmel School, Dwarka, secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Amity International School, Saket, in the Boys' category. Ranveer Singh Rana opened the scoring in the 10th minute before substitute Aryan Walia doubled the advantage in the 29th minute. With a goal in each half, Mount Carmel School comfortably sealed their passage to the next round.
The most dramatic contest of the day saw G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka, edge past Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram, 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the two sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time in the Boys' category. Rajat Singh Khati handed Kendriya Vidyalaya an early lead in the second minute before Raj Rawat doubled the advantage in the 28th minute.
G.D. Goenka staged a remarkable late comeback as Kaartikya Kashyap Chugh reduced the deficit in the 34th minute before Prateek Singh restored parity two minutes later. The match was eventually decided from the spot, where G.D. Goenka held their nerve to clinch a 5-3 shootout victory and advance to the next round.
The day's proceedings concluded with Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School advancing to the next round in the Boys' category after receiving a walkover against Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.
The Oriental Cup 2026 continues on Friday with more exciting fixtures as teams battle for places in the knockout stages. The fourth edition, being held from July 7 to July 16 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, is expected to feature over 1,500 student-athletes representing more than 45 teams from across Delhi-NCR. The tournament features a more than doubled prize pool and a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 deserving student-athletes.
Results (Day 3):
Boys' Category
Mother's International School 2-0 Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka
Bharti Public School beat Amity International School, Noida by walkover
Mount Carmel School, Dwarka 2-0 Amity International School, Saket
G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka 2(5) - 2(3) Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram
Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School beat Delhi Public School, Mathura Road by walkover
Girls' Category
Mother's International School 2-0 Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School
Bharti Public School beat Amity International School, Noida by walkover.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Lovely to see school-level football getting such great coverage and a proper prize pool! That penalty shootout between G.D. Goenka and Kendriya Vidyalaya must have been nerve-wracking. The scholarship programme for 10 athletes is a fantastic initiative too. More tournaments like this please!
Ek baat toh clear hai - walkovers thoda disappointing hai. 😐 240 minutes ka match dekhne ka maza kuch aur hai, lekin kya karein, schools ko apni team manage karni padti hai. Phir bhi, bhagwan kare ki bache aur zyada competitive matches khelein. Mr. Ambedkar Stadium ka atmosphere toh kamaal ka raha hoga! ⚽
Prithika Selvi Sundar ka second-half goal match-winner! 👏 Yeh ladkiyaan future mein kuch kar dikhayengi. Aur haan, G.D. Goenka ka comeback toh unbelievable hai - 2-0 se peeche the, phir 34th aur 36th minute mein goals karke draw kiya, aur phir penalty shootout mein jeet gaye! Unbelievable! 😍
Aaj kal ke bachche bahut talented hain. Par ek baat - aise tournaments mein officials aur referees ka bhi dhyan rakhna chahiye. Kuch matches mein late decisions ya bias dikhte hain. But overall, good initiative. Scholarship programme ₹2.5 lakh ka hai, that's a great boost for deserving kids. Keep it up, Oriental Cup! 🙌
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