Intense Showdowns Ahead in Subroto Cup Quarterfinals: The Best Sub-Junior Teams in Action

After five fierce days of competition, the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament advances to the quarterfinals with eight elite teams. The knockout rounds promise thrilling matches, starting at Bengaluru's ASC Centre this Sunday. Discover the matchups and the paths each team took to qualify.

After five days of intense competition across various venues in Bengaluru, eight teams have emerged as the strongest contenders through intense group stage battles, earning their places in the knockout rounds of the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament. The stage is set for the quarterfinals, which will take place here at the ASC Centre on Sunday. Here's a look at the matchups and how each team qualified.

The Army Boys Sports Company, Bengaluru, clinched their quarterfinal spot dramatically, winning a coin toss after a tied tally on points and goal difference with NNMHSS Chelembra, Kerala. Their crucial 3-1 win over the 01 Goa Battalion, NCC, combined with a timely goal by Maharana Pratap Sports College against the Kerala team, forced this tie-breaking resolution. Contrastingly, Nongjri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya, dominated their way into the quarterfinals with a crushing 8-0 victory over Gyanmata High School, showcasing their consistent top performance in Group B.

Another heated contest will feature Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan, who swept through Group C with unbeaten dominance, including a sensational 13-0 win against Hyderabad Public School. They face Mother's Pride Public School from Himachal Pradesh, who secured their quarterfinal spot thanks to a superior goal difference in a tightly contested Group D, despite a final match loss against JNV, Pakur I, Jharkhand.

Major Dhyan Chand Sports College, Uttar Pradesh, topped Group E with an impressive 4-0 win over SFS Higher Secondary School, Nagaland, eliminating defending champions Minerva Public School. Their reward is a quarterfinal against Manikpara Vivekananda Vidyapeeth, West Bengal, who showcased their strength by dominating Group F with a 6-1 victory in their final group match.

In the final quarterfinal matchup, St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh, displayed resilience to advance atop Group G after a goalless draw against Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Goa. They will clash with Infocus India Public School from West Bengal, who sealed their spot by triumphing in Group H with a decisive 2-0 win over Govt. Chawngfinga Middle School.

As the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament heads into the quarterfinals, excitement builds. The top eight teams will look to capitalize on their group stage successes, eyeing further progress in this prestigious football event. Quarterfinal fixtures are slated for August 25, 2024, at Bengaluru's ASC Centre, promising a thrilling weekend of football action.

(With inputs from agencies.)