India’s Minerva Academy FC created history by clinching the U-14 Norway Cup 2025, defeating SIF with a remarkable 14-1 victory in the final. The team set a record by scoring 130 goals in just eight matches, showcasing their exceptional talent and dominance on the field.
Tournament Journey
League Stage Dominance
- Aksala IL: Defeated 25-0
- Forde IL 3: Won 15-0
- Krokelvdalen IL: Victory with 22-0
- Goals in league stage: Scored 62 goals in 3 matches
Knockout Round Brilliance
- Round of 16: Won against Roglands BK with 11-0
- Pre-Quarterfinals: Beat Amdal-Tokke FK 17-0
- Quarterfinals: Defeated FK Fyllingsdalen 18-1
- Key scorers: Tony, Mahtab, Danamoni, and others shone in these rounds
Semi-Final Test
- Opponent: Palestine’s Ramathel Charif Club
- Result: Secured an 8-2 victory
- Highlights: Reeson scored a hat-trick, with Raj and Punshiba also contributing with goals
The Grand Final
- Opponent: SIF (Norway)
- Result: Triumphed with a 14-1 scoreline
- Highlights: Hat-tricks by Danamoni and Raj, along with goals from Chingkhe, K Chetan, Punshiba, Amarson, Azam, and Reesan
Historic Achievement: Minerva Academy FC’s outstanding performance of scoring 130 goals made them the highest-scoring team in the Norway Cup 2025, showcasing the exceptional talent of Indian youth football on the global stage.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- Minerva Academy FC made history by winning the U-14 Norway Cup 2025
- The team scored a record 130 goals in eight matches
- Indian youth football talent showcased on a global platform
