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Maharashtra State (WIFA) Inter District Football Championship Sub Junior Boys
The Maharashtra State Inter District Football Championship for Sub Junior Boys, organized by the Western India Football Association, concluded successfully at Nanded with an exciting display of young football talent from across the state. A total of 32 district teams participated, showcasing competitive football and emerging stars for the future of Maharashtra football.
Tournament Overview
The competition began with intense action on Day 1, featuring 12 matches where the winning teams advanced to Day 2. The second day witnessed 8 highly competitive fixtures, setting up the Pre-Quarterfinal stage.
Pre-Quarterfinal Results
Mumbai dominated Dhule with an emphatic 5-0 victory.
Kolhapur vs Thane turned out to be an end-to-end thriller. The match ended 1-1, with Kolhapur winning in the penalty shootout.
Pune secured a solid 2-0 win over Raigad.
Palghar defeated Nashik 2-0 to move forward.
Quarterfinal Highlights
Mumbai continued their strong form with a commanding performance against Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, winning 3-0.
Pune registered a dominant victory over Jalgaon.
Palghar edged past Nagpur with a narrow 1-0 win.
Kolhapur advanced after another competitive outing.
Semifinals
Mumbai vs Palghar
Palghar started positively in the first half and created multiple chances, but Mumbai’s goalkeeper delivered an outstanding performance to keep the score level. In the second half, Mumbai capitalized on a well-delivered cross and secured a crucial 1-0 victory to reach the final.
Pune vs Kolhapur
Kolhapur took the lead after capitalizing on a defensive error, but Pune responded quickly to equalize. Both teams displayed strong defensive discipline in the second half. The match went to penalties where Pune held their nerve to win 3-2.
Third Place Match
Palghar delivered a dominant performance against Kolhapur, winning 6-0 with attacking intensity and complete control throughout the match to secure the 3rd place position.
Grand Finale – Mumbai vs Pune
The final witnessed an electrifying clash between two strong teams.
Pune started aggressively, scoring in the 2nd minute through their captain with a powerful left-footed strike.
Mumbai responded before halftime to level the score at 1-1 after sustained attacking pressure.
In the second half, Mumbai’s captain scored a stunning long-range free kick to take a 2-1 lead.
Mumbai sealed the championship with another late goal, completing a 3-1 victory.
Champions
Mumbai emerged as the Champions of the Maharashtra State (WIFA) Inter District Football Championship (Sub Junior Boys) after a remarkable tournament run filled with disciplined defending, clinical finishing, and strong teamwork.
The tournament showcased exceptional young talent from across Maharashtra, highlighting a bright future for football in the state.
