The fourth AIFF Futsal Club Championship began on Sunday at Shri Manoj Sarkar Stadium in Rudrapur, with Group A matches producing contrasting outcomes. Gujarat side Juggernaut FC delivered a dominant performance against former champions Minerva Academy FC. The returning team secured an emphatic 8-2 victory to claim three points and group leadership. Shibu Sunny netted three goals while Shivam Yadav contributed two strikes in the comprehensive win. Jenishsinh Rana, Aman Shah, and substitute Rudra Chhetri added further goals for the victors.
Debutants Triumph FC and Real Lona FC battled to a 1-1 stalemate in the tournament opener. Mohammad Hussain opened the scoring for Real Lona during the 30th minute before Vardhan Thakur equalized two minutes later for Triumph. Both newcomers earned their first championship point through the draw. Minerva Academy must recover quickly after their heavy defeat left them bottom of the group standings. The championship continues with teams seeking advancement from group stage competition.
Debutants Triumph FC and Real Lona FC battled to a 1-1 stalemate in the tournament opener. Mohammad Hussain opened the scoring for Real Lona during the 30th minute before Vardhan Thakur equalized two minutes later for Triumph. Both newcomers earned their first championship point through the draw. Minerva Academy must recover quickly after their heavy defeat left them bottom of the group standings. The championship continues with teams seeking advancement from group stage competition.
