Oriental Cup 2026 Day 3: Mother's International, Mount Carmel, G.D. Goenka advance
Synopsis
G.D. Goenka School's dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout comeback after trailing 0-2 was the highlight of a rain-soaked Day 3 at the Oriental Cup 2026, where five Boys' teams and two Girls' teams advanced at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium. With over 1,500 student-athletes and a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship on the line, the fourth edition is shaping up as the tournament's most competitive yet.
Key Takeaways
Five schools advanced in the Boys' category and two in the Girls' section on Day 3, 9 July of the Oriental Cup 2026 .
Goenka School, Dwarka staged a comeback from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 and win 5-3 on penalties against Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K.
Mother's International School, Delhi won in both the Boys' ( 2-0 ) and Girls' ( 1-0 ) categories.
Mount Carmel School, Dwarka beat Amity International School, Saket 2-0 in the Boys' draw.
The tournament runs from 7–16 July at Dr.
Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi , featuring 1,500+ student-athletes from over 45 teams and a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme.
Five schools advanced in the Boys' category and two in the Girls' section on Day 3 of the Oriental Cup 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi, on Thursday, 9 July, even as persistent rain showers tested players and organisers alike. Mother's International School, Delhi, Mount Carmel School, Dwarka, G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka, Bharti Public School, and Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School progressed in the Boys' draw, while Mother's International School and Bharti Public School booked their berths in the Girls' section.
Key Results from Day 3
Mother's International School opened the day's action with a clinical 2-0 win over Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka, in the Boys' category. Trigya Chaturvedi broke the deadlock in the 10th minute before Aavir Singh doubled the advantage just two minutes later, with both goals arriving in the first half.
In the corresponding Girls' fixture, Mother's International School edged past the same opponents 1-0, with Prithika Selvi Sundar scoring the only goal in the 22nd minute to send her side through.
Bharti Public School advanced in both the Boys' and Girls' categories after Amity International School, Noida, conceded walkovers in both fixtures.
Mount Carmel and G.D. Goenka Shine
Mount Carmel School, Dwarka, were comfortable in their 2-0 defeat of Amity International School, Saket. Ranveer Singh Rana opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and substitute Aryan Walia added a second in the 29th minute to seal a composed passage to the next round.
The standout contest of the day was the Boys' clash between G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka and Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram, which ended 2-2 after regulation time before G.D. Goenka prevailed 5-3 in a penalty shootout. Rajat Singh Khati put Kendriya Vidyalaya ahead in the 2nd minute, and Raj Rawat doubled that lead in the 28th minute. G.D. Goenka staged a spirited comeback through Kaartikya Kashyap Chugh in the 34th minute and Prateek Singh two minutes later to level at 2-2, before holding their nerve in the shootout.
Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School rounded off the day's Boys' fixtures by advancing via a walkover against Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.
About the Oriental Cup 2026
Now in its fourth edition, the Oriental Cup 2026 runs from 7 July to 16 July at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. The tournament is expected to feature more than 1,500 student-athletes representing over 45 teams from across Delhi-NCR. This year's edition boasts a more than doubled prize pool alongside a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 deserving student-athletes.
Day 3 Full Results
Boys' Category
Mother's International School 2-0 Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka
Bharti Public School beat Amity International School, Noida by walkover
Mount Carmel School, Dwarka 2-0 Amity International School, Saket
G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka 2(5) – 2(3) Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram
Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School beat Delhi Public School, Mathura Road by walkover
Girls' Category
Mother's International School 1-0 Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka
Bharti Public School beat Amity International School, Noida by walkover
Action continues on Friday, 10 July as more schools battle for places in the knockout stages of the fourth edition.
Point of View
And Day 3 illustrated why. G.D. Goenka's penalty comeback against Kendriya Vidyalaya — overturning a two-goal deficit — is exactly the kind of high-pressure experience that separates school tournaments from friendly fixtures. The ₹2.5 lakh scholarship component is a meaningful structural addition: it shifts the tournament's identity from a trophy event toward one with tangible career stakes for young athletes. Whether that promise is tracked and delivered transparently will determine whether it becomes a genuine talent pipeline or remains a headline incentive.
NationPress
9 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on Day 3 of the Oriental Cup 2026?
On Day 3, held on 9 July at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi, five schools advanced in the Boys' category and two in the Girls' section. The standout result was G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka's 5-3 penalty shootout win over Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram, after a 2-2 draw.
Which schools advanced in the Boys' category on Day 3?
Mother's International School, Delhi; Mount Carmel School, Dwarka; G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka; Bharti Public School; and Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School all progressed in the Boys' category on Day 3 of the Oriental Cup 2026.
Which schools advanced in the Girls' category on Day 3?
Mother's International School, Delhi, and Bharti Public School advanced in the Girls' section. Mother's International won 1-0 against Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka, while Bharti Public School received a walkover from Amity International School, Noida.
What is the Oriental Cup 2026 and where is it held?
The Oriental Cup 2026 is a school-level football tournament in its fourth edition, running from 7 to 16 July at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. It features over 1,500 student-athletes from more than 45 teams across Delhi-NCR, with a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 deserving student-athletes.
What is the scholarship prize at the Oriental Cup 2026?
The Oriental Cup 2026 includes a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 deserving student-athletes. The tournament also features a more than doubled prize pool compared to previous editions.
