Pune, 18th July 2023: St. Vincent’s High School made an indelible mark in the Under-14 section of the Loyola Football Cup powered by Tata Autocomp at the Loyola H.S ground, Pashan, with a record-breaking win.
In a spectacular display of skill and teamwork, St. Vincent’s H.S showcased their prowess, overwhelming CM International in a one-sided encounter. The tournament, organized by the Ex Loyola Students Network (ELAN) and Loyola High School, Pune, witnessed St. Vincent’s H.S emerging victorious in all their matches against CM International. The Under-12 team secured a convincing 7-0 win, while the Under-16 team emerged triumphant with a 4-0 scoreline.
However, it was the Under-14 St. Vincentians who stole the spotlight with an extraordinary performance. Shlok Mithapelli opened the scoring in the 6th minute and went on to add two more goals in the 15th and 47th minutes. The floodgates then opened as Param Bhargav (8th, 28th, 30th) and Pranav Motwani (12th, 16th, 22nd) joined the three-goal club.
The goal frenzy continued as Ethan Lobo (21st), Aaron Baben (24th, 40th), Naytik Gupta (38th), and Neil Jagdale (39th) made their mark on the scoreboard. Jonah Ambat (27th, 41st, 43rd) completed the quartet of players with a hat-trick, cementing their place in the esteemed ‘Club-3 Goals’.
In the Under-12 section, Ansh Lodha’s exceptional performance with a hat-trick (28th, 35th, 38th) led St. Vincent’s H.S to a resounding 7-0 victory. Vihaan Shinde (4th, 29th), Samyak Bhandari (20th), and Anvic Lobo (26th) also contributed to the team’s success with their goals.
The Under-16 section witnessed a stellar performance by Shaunak Dhapate, who scored a hat-trick (1st, 18th, 29th), leading St. Vincent’s H.S to a 4-0 victory. Nathan D’Souza (51st) completed the tally with his goal.
Results:
Under-12: St. Vincent’s High School: 7 (Vihaan Shinde 4th, 29th; Samyak Bhandari 20th; Anvic Lobo 26th; Ansh Lodha 28th, 35th, 38th) bt CM International: 0
Under-14: St. Vincent’s High School: 17 (Shlok Mithapelli 6th, 15th, 47th; Param Bhargav 8th, 28th, 30th; Pranav Motwani 12th, 16th, 22nd; Ethan Lobo 21st; Aaron Baben 24th, 40th; Naytik Gupta 38th; Neil Jagdale 39th; Jonah Ambat 27th, 41st, 43rd) bt CM International: 0
Under-16: St. Vincent’s High School: 4 (Shaunak Dhapate 1st, 18th, 29th; Nathan D’Souza 51st) bt CM International: 0
The Loyola Football Cup witnessed exhilarating performances from the participating schools, showcasing the immense talent and passion for the sport among the young athletes. St. Vincent’s High School’s exceptional achievement in the Under-14 category will be remembered as a testament to their dedication and skill in the game of football.
