Even as rain showers continued to test the resolve of participants on Day 3, the rain failed to dampen the spirits and resilience of the young footballers; the action remained fiercely competitive in the fourth edition of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mother\u2019s International School, Delhi, kicked off Day 3 with a 2-0 victory over Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka, in the Boys\u2019 category. Trigya Chaturvedi opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Aavir Singh doubled the lead just two minutes later. The two first-half goals proved enough to secure Mother\u2019s International School\u2019s place in the next round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the corresponding Girls\u2019 fixture, Mother\u2019s International School, Delhi registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka. Prithika Selvi Sundar scored the decisive goal in the 22nd minute, with her second-half strike proving enough to send Mother\u2019s International School through to the next round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bharti Public School booked their place in the next round in both the Boys\u2019 and Girls\u2019 categories after Amity International School, Noida, conceded walkovers in their respective fixtures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mount Carmel School, Dwarka, secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Amity International School, Saket, in the Boys\u2019 category. Ranveer Singh Rana opened the scoring in the 10th minute before substitute Aryan Walia doubled the advantage in the 29th minute. With a goal in each half, Mount Carmel School comfortably sealed their passage to the next round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The most dramatic contest of the day saw G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka, edge past Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram, 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the two sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time in the Boys\u2019 category. Rajat Singh Khati handed Kendriya Vidyalaya an early lead in the second minute before Raj Rawat doubled the advantage in the 28th minute. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
G.D. Goenka staged a remarkable late comeback as Kaartikya Kashyap Chugh reduced the deficit in the 34th minute before Prateek Singh restored parity two minutes later. The match was eventually decided from the spot, where G.D. Goenka held their nerve to clinch a 5-3 shootout victory and advance to the next round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The day's proceedings concluded with Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School advancing to the next round in the Boys\u2019 category after receiving a walkover against Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Oriental Cup 2026 continues on Friday with more exciting fixtures as teams battle for places in the knockout stages. The fourth edition, being held from July 7 to July 16 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, is expected to feature over 1,500 student-athletes representing more than 45 teams from across Delhi-NCR. The tournament features a more than doubled prize pool and a \u20b92.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 deserving student-athletes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Results (Day 3): <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Boys\u2019 Category<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mother's International School 2-0 Government Co-Education Senior Secondary School, Dwarka<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bharti Public School beat Amity International School, Noida by walkover<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mount Carmel School, Dwarka 2-0 Amity International School, Saket<\/p>\r\n\r\n
G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka 2(5) \u2013 2(3) Kendriya Vidyalaya, R.K. Puram<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School beat Delhi Public School, Mathura Road by walkover<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Girls\u2019 Category<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School beat Delhi Public School, Mathura Road by walkover<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bharti Public School beat Amity International School, Noida by walkover.<\/p>\r\n\r\n