Sunny Day Brings Thrilling Matches in Oriental Cup 2026

The Oriental Cup 2026 experienced a thrilling Day 4 with sunny weather enhancing the matches. Schools like Delhi Public School, RK Puram, and Vasant Vihar showcased impressive performances, securing their spots in the quarterfinals. Highlights included standout players scoring hat-tricks and intense penalty shootouts. The tournament, featuring over 1,500 student-athletes, promises exciting competition as it progresses. Discover the full results and match details in this comprehensive overview.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 13, 2026, 12:38 IST

Day 4 Overview

After three days of rain, Day 4 of the Oriental Cup 2026 welcomed bright sunshine, enhancing the playing conditions for the Boys' Round of 16 matches. Schools such as Delhi Public School, RK Puram, and others seized the opportunity to secure their spots in the quarterfinals, as reported in a recent press release.

Highlights from Match Day 4

1. **Delhi Public School, RK Puram** kicked off the day with a 3-1 victory against Navy Children School. Abhav Bhardwaj was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 20th, 31st, and 37th minutes. Navy Children School managed to score once through Yash Banyal in the 35th minute, but DPS RK Puram maintained control throughout the match.

2. **Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar** showcased a dominant performance, defeating Sanskriti School 5-0. Abhyuday Singh led the scoring with a hat-trick, netting goals in the 6th, 26th, and 39th minutes, while Ishan Pandey and Idaant Trivedi contributed with goals in the 18th and 24th minutes, respectively.

3. **St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School** continued their strong form with a 3-0 win over Tagore International School. Jonah Stephen Talreja scored twice, in the 5th and 21st minutes, and Hirom Perryn sealed the victory with a goal in the 40th minute.

4. **Step by Step School, Noida** advanced to the quarterfinals after a tense penalty shootout against The Air Force School, Subroto Park, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. Vansh Gulati scored early for Step by Step, but Arnab Kashyap equalized for The Air Force School. The shootout ended 3-1 in favor of Step by Step.

5. **Mother's International School, Delhi** edged out DAV Public School, Faridabad with a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to Dhruv Tuli's goal in the 29th minute.

6. In a thrilling finish, **Mount Carmel School, Dwarka** triumphed over New Green Fields School in a dramatic penalty shootout, winning 8-7 after a goalless draw in regulation time.

7. **GD Goenka School, Dwarka** wrapped up the day with a solid 2-0 win against Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School, with Kaartikya Kashyap Chugh scoring both goals in the 12th and 28th minutes.

About the Oriental Cup 2026

The Oriental Cup 2026, taking place from July 7 to July 16 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, features over 1,500 student-athletes from more than 45 teams across Delhi-NCR. This year's tournament boasts a significantly increased prize pool and a scholarship program worth Rs 2.5 lakh for 10 deserving student-athletes.

The event is sponsored by Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd. as the Title Sponsor, with Nivia Sports as the Football Partner, Ocean Beverages as the Hydration Partner, and Central Park Resorts as an Associate Partner.

Match Day 4 Results - Boys' Category

* Delhi Public School, RK Puram 3-1 Navy Children School

* Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar 5-0 Sanskriti School

* St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School 3-0 Tagore International School

* Step by Step School, Noida 1 (2)-1 (0) The Air Force School, Subroto Park

* Mother's International School, Delhi 1-0 DAV Public School, Faridabad

* Mount Carmel School, Dwarka 0(8) - 0(7) New Green Fields School

* GD Goenka School, Dwarka 2-0 Vinay Nagar Bengali School.