The excitement reached new heights on the third day of the 14th Saint Soldier Football Trophy as the much-awaited semi-final matches were played at Saint Soldier International School, Sector 28-B, Chandigarh.
The first semi-final featured an all-Saint Soldier clash between Saint Soldier Divine Public School and Saint Soldier International School, Sector 28. The match began on an exciting note with Aman giving Saint Soldier Divine an early lead in the 10th minute. However, Saint Soldier International School, Sector 28, staged an impressive comeback as Divyanshu equalised in the 15th minute, Jashan added the second goal in the 18th minute, and Dhronjay sealed the victory with a third goal in the 38th minute. Saint Soldier International School, Sector 28, emerged victorious with a convincing 3–1 win to book their place in the final.
The second semi-final witnessed St. John’s High School, Sector 26, taking on St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44. St. John’s dominated the proceedings from the very beginning, with Ankush opening the scoring in the 5th minute. Daksh doubled the lead in the 10th minute, followed by a third goal from Aryaveer in the 18th minute. Daksh struck again in the 20th minute to complete his brace, while Bir managed to score the lone consolation goal for St. Xavier’s in the 9th minute. St. John’s High School registered a commanding 4–1 victory to secure the second spot in the final.
With the completion of the semi-final stage, the tournament is now set for an exciting finale between Saint Soldier International School, Sector 28, and St. John’s High School, Sector 26. The championship clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to lift the prestigious 14th Saint Soldier Football Trophy.
