Minerva Academy FC Clinch World Youth Cup 2025

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Punjab's Minerva Academy FC on Saturday became the champions of Gothia Cup, touted as the World Youth Cup, in the boys under-14 category in Gothenburg, Sweden, two years after winning the U-13 title.

The Mohali-based side beat Escuela de Football 18 Tucuman of Argentina 4-0 in the final on Saturday.

They had won the Boys U-13 title in 2023 after beating Brazilian side Ordin FC 2-0 in the final, then becoming the first Indian club to become champions of the prestigious tournament.

Minerva topped their group after beating LB07, Skoftebyns IF and Stensatra IF -- all Swedish clubs. They then beat Sweden's Syrianska IF 2-0 in the semifinals with Rhythm and Chetan T scoring the goals in the 9-a-side match.

In the final, Minerva emerged 4-0 winners against the Argentine club with Rhythm, Yohenba, Raj and Denamoni netting the goals. Minerva thus won the title undefeated. Agencies

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