The two-time defending champions, under Coach Keshav Chandra Duklan, cruised to a commanding 9\u20130 win over Tagore International School in their Group A fixture, putting one foot firmly in the final. Alongside Abdali\u2019s brilliance, Diksha Joshi, Sreeparna Mitra, and Aditi Chamoli each added a goal to reinforce their team's title defense.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The day also saw crucial wins for DPS Vasant Kunj, DPS RK Puram, Navy Children School, and New Green Field School in the boys\u2019 second-round knockout matches, as the tournament now transitions into the league phase for the top six boys\u2019 teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In other matches, The Mother\u2019s International School and Amity International School, Noida, played out a goalless draw in the Group A girls\u2019 fixture, leaving both sides with limited room for error in their upcoming games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, in the Group B girls\u2019 fixture, the Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Faridabad, under the guidance of coach Inderjeet, edged past Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj, with a narrow 1\u20130 win, thanks to the only goal from Nidhi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the boys\u2019 second round, DPS Vasant Kunj continued their dominant run under coach Roshan Singh with a thumping 5\u20130 victory over Sapphire International School. Idaant Trivedi and Kanav Sharma scored two goals each, while Garv Khullar chipped in with one. Delhi Public School, RK Puram got the better of DAV Public School, Sahibabad in a penalty shootout after a 2\u20132 draw in regulation time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For DPS RK Puram, Arhan Gupta and Afraaz Tariq were on target, while DAV responded through Sagar Laha and Shriansh Nath Tiwari. In the shootout, DPS RK Puram, under coach Gobardhan Sahoo, held their nerves to secure a 3-1 victory with Afraaz, Arhan, and Ayush Ranjan converting their penalties, as only Dhruv Kumar Sai could score for DAV. Navy Children School Boys team, under the guidance of coach Karan Negi, also progressed with a confident 3\u20130 win over St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dhruv Kumar Jha scored twice, while Prince Kumar added the third. In the final boys\u2019 second round knockout fixture, New Green Field School, Saket defeated Heritage Global School, Faridabad 3\u20132 in a tense penalty shootout following a goalless draw. Nilesh, Garv Tonger, and Anuj scored for New Green Field under coach Rohit Yadav, while Javed Akhtar and Noorem Darle converted for Heritage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the conclusion of the second-round knockout stage, the boys\u2019 category will now shift into the league phase. Six teams\u2014The Mother\u2019s International School, Amity International School Noida, DPS Vasant Kunj, Navy Children School, DPS RK Puram, and New Green Field School\u2014have qualified and will be divided into two groups for the next phase of competition. Day 5 promises more intense football action and key battles, with the boys\u2019 league fixtures and final group-stage matches in the girls\u2019 category set to decide the road to the finals of the Oriental Cup 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Recognised by the Delhi Soccer Association, the Oriental Cup has become a vital platform for structured, competitive football at the grassroots level and continues to strengthen its position in Delhi\u2019s school sports calendar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Results: Boys\u2019 category Second Round Knockouts: DPS Vasant Kunj def. Sapphire International School 5\u20130;<\/p>\r\n\r\n
DPS RK Puram def. DAV Public School, Sahibabad 3\u20131 (Penalties) (2\u20132 in regular time);<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Navy Children School def. St. Francis De Sales Sr. Sec. School 3\u20130;<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Green Field School, Saket def. Heritage Global School 3\u20132 (Penalties) (0\u20130 in regular time)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Girls\u2019 category Group A: Sanskriti School def. Tagore International School 9\u20130;<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Green Field School, Saket def. Heritage Global School 3\u20132 (Penalties) (0\u20130 in regular time)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Girls Sr. Sec. School, Faridabad def. DPS Vasant Kunj 1\u20130<\/p>\r\n\r\n