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Subroto Cup U-15: Quarterfinals Deliver High-Octane Football

Bengaluru, September 7, 2025:
The 64th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament moved into the knockout phase on Sunday with the Sub Junior Boys (U-15) category serving up a day of gripping quarterfinal encounters. The matches showcased not just scorelines but the flair, fighting spirit, and rising promise of young footballers from across the country.

Minerva Public School routs SFS Higher Secondary School
Minerva Public School (CISCE) underlined its supremacy with a resounding 10-0 victory over SFS Higher Secondary School (Nagaland). Lhungdem (4’, 30’), Rimoson (25’), Akash (25’, 27’), Laishram (19’), Hidam (14’, 33’, 35’) and Gurtejveer (38’) all contributed to the scoring spree, ensuring a smooth passage to the semifinals.

Jharkhand edges West Bengal in thriller
St. John High School (Jharkhand) scripted one of the day’s most thrilling comebacks to defeat Manikpara Viveknanda Vidyapith (West Bengal) 3-2. While Charan (2’) and Abhijit (36’) struck for Bengal, Jharkhand rallied through Suraj (7’), Asish (30’) and Ishant (47’) to snatch a dramatic win.

Bihar overcomes Himachal in close contest
Vidyachal International School (Bihar) booked its semifinal berth with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Mothers Pride Public School (Himachal Pradesh). Himachal’s Sukhpreet (23’) opened the scoring, but Shubham turned the tide for Bihar with a decisive brace (25+2’, 63’).

Madhya Pradesh seals semifinal spot
River Side Natural School (Madhya Pradesh) rounded off the quarterfinals with a 2-0 triumph over Anand Niketan School (Gujarat). Lokesh emerged the star performer, netting in the 7th minute and once again in stoppage time (50+4’).

The quarterfinals reflected the evolving standard of youth football in India, with matches marked by quick transitions, tactical awareness, and individual brilliance. The stage is now set for fiercely contested semifinals as the journey toward the coveted Subroto Cup title continues.

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