Norwich City, Punjab FC, MBSG & RFYC Claim Victories at National Football Championship
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Synopsis
On April 10, Norwich City, Punjab FC, MBSG, and RFYC celebrated victories at the DSC Football 2025 National Finals held in Fatorda, Goa. Norwich City impressed with a 5-0 win, while Punjab FC overcame an early goal to win 3-1. Reliance Foundation Young Champs and Mohun Bagan Super Giant also claimed significant victories.
Key Takeaways
- Norwich City defeated SESA FA 5-0.
- Punjab FC came from behind to win 3-1 against Football 4 Change.
- Reliance Foundation Young Champs showcased a stunning performance with Shawn Appolinario Fernandes scoring four goals.
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their unbeaten streak with a 3-0 win.
- Exciting matches ahead in the DSC Football 2025 Girls National Finals.
Fatorda (Goa), April 10 (NationPress) Norwich City showcased an impressive display against SESA FA on Thursday night, achieving a remarkable 5-0 victory in the ongoing DSC Football 2025 National Finals.
Benjamin Assongo kicked off the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by Ajay Samuel who doubled their lead ten minutes later. Assongo netted his second just before halftime, while Samuel added another in the 72nd minute. Lorenzo Sanchez capped off the commanding performance with a well-placed finish five minutes before the final whistle.
On the other hand, Punjab FC—the reigning champions of the U-17 football tournament—bounced back from an early challenge to secure a 3-1 victory over Football 4 Change. After conceding to Houlungou Mate's fifth-minute goal, Rishikanta Singh equalized, followed by Vishal Yadav's two goals in the second half to clinch the win.
In the morning matches, Reliance Foundation Young Champs exhibited brilliance against Dempo SC. Captain Shawn Appolinario Fernandes delivered a sensational four-goal performance, scoring twice quickly at the start and then adding two more in the second half. Substitute Harshal Manigandan finished the onslaught with a strike in the 71st minute.
Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan Super Giant maintained their winning form by defeating Chennaiyin FC 3-0, as Aditya Mondal and Prem Hansdak scored a minute apart in the first half before Thangngaisang Haokip sealed the match in stoppage time.
Schedule for Day 4 of the DSC Football 2025 Girls National Finals on Friday:
At the Benaulim ground
8:30 am - Goa FA vs Assam FA
5:30 pm - Odisha FA vs Kerala FA
At Utorda ground
8:30 am - Karnataka State FA vs Jharkhand FA
5:30 pm - Delhi SA vs Rajasthan FA
