Excellencia wins Varsity Football Championship
The game began with Guadium in full control, dominating possession and peppering Excellencia's box with attack after attack. But Excellencia held their ground, surviving a first-half onslaught to go into the break tied 0-0. Halftime brought a historic twist: a live musical halftime performance by student band Alteria, and student-run NGO stalls serving refreshments and Polaroid photo booths, creating a carnival-like atmosphere never seen before at a school sports event.
In the second half, Guadium turned up the heat again – with stars like Devrath, Sujith, and Thunders putting on a show. But Excellencia's defense was immovable. And then came the moment.
In the 58th minute, Nimish, the breakout star of the tournament, unleashed a 30-yard screamer that sent the crowd into absolute chaos. The strike sealed a 1-0 victory, crowning Excellencia the 2025 Varsity Football Champions, 3 months after they entered through the qualifiers.
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