Dominant Start for Delhi as Defending Champions in U20 Men's NFC
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Synopsis
In an exciting start to the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025, defending champions Delhi showcased their prowess with a stunning 14-0 victory over Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Goals from multiple players highlighted their dominance as they aim for another title.
Key Takeaways
- Delhi wins 14-0 against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- Ten players contributed to the scoreline.
- Moirangthem Singh and Laishram Meitei opened the scoring.
- Meitei and Aditya Adhikhari each scored hat-tricks.
- Chandigarh defeated Pondicherry 5-0 in another match.
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), April 11 (NationPress) The reigning champions Delhi commenced their title defense with an impressive 14-0 victory over Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in their opening match of Group F at the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025, held at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur on Friday.
The scoring spree began just two minutes in, with Moirangthem Singh finding the back of the net, followed closely by Laishram Meitei in the 5th minute.
The standout performers were Meitei and Aditya Adhikhari. Meitei completed his hat-trick with goals in the 11th and 58th minutes, while Aditya achieved his hat-trick during the first half, netting goals at the 22nd, 45th, and second minute of injury time.
Other contributors to the scoreline in the second half included Aman, Sankhil Tuishang, Sachin, Nishan Lopchan, and Mohd Aaish, as Delhi sealed a comprehensive victory.
On the opening day, Chandigarh secured a 5-0 win against Pondicherry, taking the top spot in Group E, while Telangana and Uttarakhand played to a goalless draw.
Chandigarh showcased a commanding performance, leading by four goals at halftime. Manveer Singh scored the tournament's initial goal in the 15th minute, followed by another in the 28th minute. Sahil made headlines with a hat-trick, scoring in the 39th, 43rd, and 64th minutes.
The match between Telangana and Uttarakhand saw both teams defend effectively, resulting in a clean sheet for each. With only one team expected to advance to the quarter-finals, the remaining four matches in the group will leave little room for mistakes.
