The Maharashtra State (WIFA) Junior Girls Inter District Football Championship 2025-26 concluded in spectacular fashion, with Team Pune successfully defending their title to be crowned Champions for the second consecutive year.
Day 1 – Thrilling Opening Encounters 
The championship kicked off with 10 exciting matches.
- Dhule 2-1 Buldhana – A close contest to start the day.
- Nandurbar 3-0 Jalna – A comfortable win for Nandurbar.
- Satara 1-0 Ratnagiri – A dramatic winner scored in the final minute.
- Solapur 2-1 Jalgaon – Solapur edged past in a competitive clash.
- Nagpur 4-0 Amravati – A dominant display by Nagpur.
- Yavatmal 9-0 Osmanabad – One-sided performance by Yavatmal.
- Nashik 5-0 Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar – A commanding victory for Nashik.
- Palghar and Sangli advanced via walkover as Gondia and AhmednagarÂ
failed to report.
Day 2 – Goals Galore and Penalty Drama 
- Nagpur 9-0 Nandurbar – Nagpur continued their strong form.
- Solapur 2-1 Yavatmal – A tight clash decided by fine margins.
- Satara 0-0 Nashik (2-3 on penalties) – Nashik triumphed in a nerve-wracking shootout.
- Palghar 3-0 Hingoli – Palghar impressed with a confident win.
Day 3 – Quarterfinal Race Intensifies 
- Dhule 1-3 Nagpur – Nagpur fought hard to enter the knockout stage.
- Sangli 0-1 Nashik – Nashik scored a late winner in dramatic fashion.
- Yavatmal 12-0 Latur – A dominant one-sided performance.
- Palghar 2-0 Raigad – Palghar sealed a spot in the next round
Quarterfinals – The Stakes Rise 
- Mumbai 11-0 Nagpur – Mumbai’s attacking brilliance on full display.
- Thane 6-0 Yavatmal – Thane cruised into the semifinals.
- Kolhapur 4-1 Nashik – Kolhapur too strong for Nashik.
- Pune 2-1 Palghar – A last-minute winner sent Pune through in dramatic fashion.
Semifinals – Powerhouses Dominate 
- Mumbai 6-0 Thane – Mumbai’s firepower proved unstoppable.
- Pune 6-0 Kolhapur – Pune displayed total control to book their final berth.
Final Day – Champions Emerge 
- 3rd Place Match: Kolhapur 3-1 Thane – Kolhapur sealed the bronze with a strong performance.
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Final Match: Mumbai 1-3 Pune – Pune retained their crown with a brilliant all-round display, clinching the Junior Girls Inter District Championship title back-to-
back.

