Day Five of matches kicked off and teams of the 16-18 years, 13-15 years and 9-12 years Age Groups played their third round of matches in the morning and evening at the Sector 17 football stadium amidst festive atmosphere. Matches were played in 7-a-side format and each team was mentored by a Minerva Punjab FC coach.
Special games were held for parents who were accompanying the kids to the matches. They took part in Blindfold penalty challenge where they were blindfolded and spun around before taking a penalty kick. Prizes like Mission XI Million and Minerva Punjab were distributed for the winners of these fun and interactive games.
The morning also saw matches of the 8-12 Years age group which are always a joy to watch, 5 Warriors FC lost to favourites KV FC though the young players showed great grit and determination and intent. The improvement seen in the kids from the first match to the third was tremendous. KV FC won the match 1-0 and Akash was awarded Man of the Match Award.
In the 8-12 age group another match was played in the morning between Khalsa FC and Bayern Munich FC. Khalsa FC which also comprises of young girls have been the crowd favourite in this age group. Khalsa FC lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich and put up a spirited show and Jugraj was awarded man of the match award.
In the 13-15 age group, Kabir FC defeated Chelsea FC by a 2 goals and though Chelsea FC brought for a come back till the end, Kabir FC took away all 3 points. Share was awarded man of the match award.
In the same age group, Warrior FC edged past Stephen AC by a solitary goal and custodian Aayush Gautam was awarded man of the match award.
In a thrilling encounter between Rising Star FC and ManU FC, Manu U FC won the match 3-2 with both teams giving it their all till the final whistle. Naman was awarded man of the match.
Arsenal FC beat Stephen FC 3-1 in a brisk paced match which saw both team playing end to end football. In the end Arsenal FC got the better of the fight and Rushul was awarded man of the match award.
In the 16-18 Age Group; Champion FC beat Juventus FC 1-0 in a closely contested game and Guntaz was awarded Man of the match award.
Favourites Rising Solider FC won 7-1 to King Warrior FC and Kush was awarded Man of the match trophy.
RESULTS OF DAY 5
16-18 Years
Juventus FC 1-0 Champion FC
Rising Soldier FC 7-1 King Warrior FC
13-15 Years
Kabir FC 2-0 Chelsea AC
Warrior FC 0-1 Stephen AC
Rising Star FC 2-3 ManU FC
Arsenal FC 3-1 Stephen FC
9-12 Years
KV FC 0-1 5 Warrior FC
Bayern Munich FC 2-0 Khalsa FC
Matches will continue daily till June 11 with matches in the morning (8am-10am) and evening