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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Mohali football academy's U-14 team shines in 3 world tourneys
Chandigarh: Mohali's Minerva Academy's under-14 football team has won three of the world's youth tournaments, the Gothia Cup (Sweden), Dana Cup (Denmark) and Norway Cup (Norway), all in the same year. The team also reached the final of the Helsinki Cup (Finland). Over a three-week European tour, the squad remained unbeaten in 26 matches across their three title wins. They recorded the highest average goal count per game among all teams (16.25). Forwards Wahengbam Raj Singh (60 goals), Punshiba Meitei (33), Denamoni (26), Amarson and Azam Khan (24 each) led the scoring charts. The side overcame top European and international teams with discipline and training. tnn Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Minerva Academy FC in Norway Cup quarter-finals
Minerva Academy Football Club had made it to the quarter-finals of the Norway Cup in Oslo. In the group round, Minerva Academy defeated Aksla IL 25-0, Forde IL 3 15-0 and then Kromelvdalen IL 22-0 to capture the top spot of the group. The team scored 90 goals in five matches and not even one goal was scored against them. In the knockout rounds, they knocked out Norway's Rossland Ball Club 11-0 in round of 32. Punshiba scored a hat trick. Amrsan and Raj also scored two goals each. Tony, Azam, and K Chetan also scored goals. In the round of 16, Minerva faced drubbed Amdal-Tokke FK 17-0. Tony scored 4 goals and Punshiba scored another hat trick. Denamoni and Azam scored two goals each, while Amrsan also scored two goals. Raj, Rhythm, Chetan T and Rajesh also got their names on the score sheet. The team scored 90 goals in five matches and not even one goal was scored against them.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Helsinki Cup: Team Minerva tops group after defeating HJK, Lopa in day-1
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In the Helsinki Cup 2025, the Under-14 players of Minerva Academy have made a great start. It is being played on the grounds of Finland. In the first two matches played on European soil, the Indian club defeated two strong clubs of the host country. In the first league match, Finland's biggest football club, HJK, was defeated 5-0, while in the second match, Lopa was defeated 7-0. In both matches, Minerva's players scored a total of 12 goals and conceded no goals. Minerva Academy has been placed in the most difficult group of the Helsinki Cup, and this is a tough challenge for the team. Despite this, the team is moving forward with its discipline and strong game. The team is playing well, facing the challenges of European football, and making an identity for India. In the first match against HJK, Chetan scored two goals for Minerva, and Yohenba scored one goal. Azam played brilliantly in midfield and scored a goal. After this, Raj also added his name to the score sheet. The Indian club won 5-0, and this victory became a topic of discussion on the very first day of the tournament. No one expected the local club to lose because HJK is a big club in Europe. In the second match against Lopa, Minerva scored even bigger. Raj scored a hat-trick. Azam added another goal. Danamoni, Chetan and Kabir also scored one goal each. The team played with confidence, coordination and aggression. Minerva presented a strong claim with a one-sided victory of 7-0. After two matches, Minerva Academy is at the top of its group. With six points and a +12 goal difference, the team has scored 12 goals so far and conceded none. The speed, strength and intelligence of the team is clearly visible on the field that they are playing for the title. The Helsinki Cup is one of the biggest and most prestigious youth tournaments in the world. More than 1300 teams from more than 20 countries participate in it. In such a tournament, defeating teams like HJK and LoPa in their home ground is a big deal for Indian football. Minerva Academy has been placed in the toughest group of this tournament. In this, Minerva has to play with strong teams from Iceland and Finland. All these clubs are known for disciplined and competitive football. Minerva has to compete with them and move towards the title. This team of Minerva has been prepared under the World Cup project. The purpose is that these players represent India in the future. Playing against European teams in a foreign environment under pressure, these players are deciding the future of Indian football. All eyes are now on these Indian warriors in the Helsinki Cup. This is not just a tournament, it is a mission. To change the thinking, create an identity and show that Indian players are no less on the world stage. Minerva Academy has started this mission in a strong manner. (ANI)
