Delhi Dominates Chandigarh, Secures Spot in Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC Semifinals
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Synopsis
Defending champions Delhi showcased their prowess by defeating Chandigarh 8-0 in the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025, securing a semi-final berth. The match, held in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, saw Delhi dominate from the start, scoring seven goals in the first half alone.
Key Takeaways
- Delhi won against Chandigarh 8-0.
- They scored seven goals in the first half.
- Moirangthem Rajeshwor Singh and Aditya Adhikari each scored twice.
- Delhi's previous match ended with a 6-0 victory over Andhra Pradesh.
- They have scored a total of 20 goals in the tournament.
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), April 17 (NationPress) The reigning champions Delhi have emphatically advanced to the semi-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship 2025 by defeating Chandigarh with a staggering score of 8-0 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
The match was essentially decided in the first half, as the victors scored seven goals in this period. Moirangthem Rajeshwor Singh, Aditya Adhikari, and Laishram Rahul Meitei each netted two goals, while Sankhil Darpol Tuishang and Arman Ahmad contributed with one goal each.
From the onset, Delhi exhibited dominance, taking the lead in the seventh minute with a beautiful curling shot from Moirangthem Rajeshwor Singh, leaving Chandigarh goalkeeper Jaspal Singh without a chance.
The second goal came in the 16th minute as Aditya Adhikari skillfully maneuvered from the left and scored with a precise right-footer from a tough angle. Chandigarh's troubles multiplied as Moirangthem's powerful shot from inside the box solidified a 3-0 lead in the 27th minute.
From that point forward, it was a one-sided affair, with Delhi scoring five more goals to complete the rout.
Previously, Delhi had triumphed over Andhra Pradesh with a score of 6-0 to secure their place in the quarterfinals, leading 4-0 at halftime.
Laishram Rahul Meitei scored twice at the 8th and 45th minutes, with Moirangthem Rajeshwor Singh finding the net in the 12th minute, Kushagra Chaudhary in the 24th minute, and Arman Ahmad and Bhaskar Chhetri contributing goals in the 66th and 81st minutes, respectively.
Delhi advanced to the quarterfinals with two wins out of two matches and an impressive total of 20 goals. The defending champions commenced their title defense with a massive 14-0 victory against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu in their initial Group F match.
