Pune, 17th July 2023: In an action-packed football match, Loyola High School emerged victorious against Vidya Valley School, with Shikhar Shah stealing the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick. The match, part of the Loyola Football Cup powered by Tata Autocomp, showcased the immense talent and competitive spirit of both teams.
The Loyola H.S ground in Pashan witnessed an exciting clash between the two schools. The Bishop’s School, Camp and Loyola High School have been performing exceptionally well throughout the tournament, and this match was no exception. Loyola H.S displayed their dominance, winning all their matches on the day and ending with an impressive three-on-three record.
In the Under-14 section, Loyola H.S demonstrated their prowess with an outstanding 13-0 victory over SSPMS Boarding. Parth Shinde showcased his exceptional skills by scoring four goals (22nd, 25th, 33rd, 35th), while Kharanshu Gajare (2nd, 11th, 17th) and Param Kulkarni (8th, 14th, 21st) contributed with brilliant three-goal performances. Adhiraj Singh (36th, 39th) and Vedant Shitole (16th) added to the impressive tally, securing a resounding win for Loyola High School.
In the Under-16 section, Loyola H.S continued their winning streak with a dominant 10-3 victory over SSPMS Boarding. Vedant Kamble (14th, 34th, 43nd) and Vedant Gupta (21st, 47th – p, 55th) led the charge with their exceptional performances. Atharva Sonawane (3rd, 32nd), Darsh Kasat (40th), and Shubham Chaudhary (58th) also contributed to the team’s success. Despite the spirited fight from SSPMS Boarding, with goals from Shrinivas Mahale (30th, 60th) and Harsh Gawli (30+1 – p), Loyola H.S emerged as the clear winners.
In the Under-12 section, Shaun Angre (15th) became Loyola H.S’ hero as his goal secured a 1-0 victory over SSPMS Boarding, marking their third win of the day.
In another exciting match, The Bishop’s School, Camp dominated Vidya Valley School in the Under-14 section, winning convincingly with a scoreline of 11-0. Arjun Deshpande (1st, 2nd, 28th) and Shikhar Shah (3rd, 21st, 23rd) stood out with their remarkable goal-scoring abilities. Joshua Songate (6th), Zaid Baig (10th), Aaryan Kirtane (11th), Samuit Kasat (12th), and Diuyan Kaushik (15th) also made valuable contributions to the team’s victory.
The Bishop’s School, Camp continued their winning streak in the Under-16 and Under-12 sections, securing identical 3-0 victories over Vidya Valley School.
The Loyola Football Cup powered by Tata Autocomp has showcased the immense talent and competitive spirit of young footballers in Pune. The dedication, skills, and teamwork displayed by Loyola High School, The Bishop’s School, Camp, and Vidya Valley School have made the tournament a thrilling spectacle for football enthusiasts.
As the tournament progresses, football fans eagerly await more exciting matches and remarkable performances from these talented young players.
RESULTS
Under-12: The Bishop’s School, Camp: 3 (Abheer Jadhav 12th, Zisaan Akkalkotkar 24th, Hitaansh Khatri 27th) bt Vidya Valley School: 0
Under-14: The Bishop’s School, Camp: 11 (Arjun Deshpande 1st, 2nd, 28th ; Shikhar Shah 3rd, 21st, 23rd; Joshua Songate 6th; Zaid Baig 10th; Aaryan Kirtane 11th; Samuit Kasat 12th; Diuyan Kaushik 15th) bt Vidya Valley School: 0
Under-16: The Bishop’s School, Camp: 3 (Aariz Shaikh 37th, 60th; Iqbal Shaikh 45th) bt Vidya Valley School: 0
Under-12: Loyola High School: 1 (Shaun Angre 15th) bt SSPMS Boarding: 0
Under-14: Loyola High School: 13 (Kharanshu Gajare 2nd, 11th, 17th; Param Kulkarni 8th, 14th, 21st; Vedant Shitole 16th; Parth Shinde 22nd, 25th, 33rd, 35th; Adhiraj Singh 36th, 39th) bt SSPMS Boarding:0
Under-16: Loyola High School: 10 (Atharva Sonawane 3rd, 32nd; Vedant Kamble 14th, 34th, 43nd; Vedant Gupta 21st, 47th – p, 55th; Darsh Kasat 40th; Shubham Chaudhary 58th) bt SSPMS Boarding: 3 (Shrinivas Mahale 30th, 60th; Harsh Gawli 30+1 – p)
