Exciting Day of Football at Oriental Cup 2026: Quarterfinals Unfold

Football Action Resumes at Oriental Cup 2026

After a brief two-day hiatus, the Oriental Cup 2026 resumed under sunny skies, creating ideal conditions for an exhilarating day of football at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium. The fifth day of the tournament featured the Girls' quarterfinals, where Vasant Valley School, Modern School, Step by Step School, Noida, and Bharti Public School secured their spots in the semi-finals, as reported in a press release. Additionally, a single Boys' match took place, with Vasant Valley School clinching the final quarter-final position after the first seven teams qualified on Day 4.

Vasant Valley Boys Secure Final Quarter-Final Position

The day commenced with Vasant Valley School earning the last quarter-final slot in the Boys' category, triumphing over Kendriya Vidyalaya, RK Puram, in a thrilling penalty shootout that ended 4-3 after a goalless draw in regular time. Both teams exhibited high energy and offensive strategies, generating numerous chances but failing to score. The match concluded with Vasant Valley School maintaining composure during the penalty shootout to finalize the quarterfinal lineup.

Girls' Quarterfinals: Semi-Finalists Determined

In the Girls' quarterfinals, Vasant Valley School achieved a narrow 1-0 win against Government Girls Senior Secondary School, NIT Faridabad, with Tanvie Gogoi netting the crucial goal in the 30th minute, ensuring her team's progression to the semi-finals.

Modern School advanced decisively with a dominant 6-0 victory over Sapphire International School. Dhwani Bidada shone with a remarkable hat-trick, scoring in the 11th, 22nd, and 32nd minutes. Aradhya Sherawat contributed two goals in the 13th and 24th minutes, while Keerti Panchal opened the scoring early in the third minute, showcasing a comprehensive team performance.

Step by Step School, Noida, also moved forward with a solid 2-0 win against St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School. Meher Gupta was instrumental, scoring in both halves, first in the seventh minute and again in the 27th minute, leading her team to a well-deserved victory.

The day's events concluded with Bharti Public School defeating Mother's International School 2-0, with Nikita scoring in the third minute and Araddhya Dhang doubling the lead in the 23rd minute, securing their place in the semi-finals.

Overview of the Oriental Cup 2026

The Oriental Cup 2026 continues with the Boys' quarterfinals, intensifying the competition for semi-final spots. This fourth edition, running from July 7 to July 16 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, features over 1,500 student-athletes from more than 45 teams across Delhi-NCR. The tournament boasts a significantly increased prize pool and a scholarship program worth Rs 2.5 lakh for ten deserving student-athletes.

This edition is proudly supported 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 5 Results

Boys' Category

* Vasant Valley School 0(4)-0(3) Kendriya Vidyalaya, RK Puram

Girls' Category

* Vasant Valley School 1-0 Government Girls Senior Secondary School, NIT Faridabad

* Modern School 6-0 Sapphire International School

* Step by Step School, Noida 2-0 St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School

* Bharti Public School 2-0 Mother's International School.