Triumph FC Mandi Crowned Inaugural All-Open Futsal Championship Winners.
Shimla:
Triumph FC Mandi emerged as the champions of the first-ever All-Open Futsal Championship organised by Triumph FC Himachal in Mandi. The tournament concluded with an exciting final, where Triumph FC Mandi defeated STC FC B 10-5 to lift the championship trophy.
The tournament was officially concluded by Jitender Sharma, Deputy Mayor, Municipal Corporation Mandi, who attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. The championship witnessed participation from 10 teams, making it a competitive and engaging futsal event for players and football enthusiasts in the region.
According to Sushant Sharma, President of Triumph FC Himachal, the tournament was organised with the objective of promoting futsal and providing local players with a platform to showcase their talent and competitive skills.
STC FC B Reach Final
The first semi-final was played between STC FC B and Triumph Youth Club Mandi. Both teams displayed attacking and competitive football, with the first half ending 2-2.
STC FC B stepped up their performance in the second half and took control of the match. They scored five more goals to register a convincing 7-2 victory and book their place in the final.
Triumph FC Mandi Enter Final
The second semi-final saw Triumph FC Mandi take on Sundernagar FC B. Triumph FC Mandi played an aggressive attacking game and managed to overcome their opponents in a high-scoring encounter.
Triumph FC Mandi secured a 9-5 victory over Sundernagar FC B to enter the championship final, setting up a much-anticipated clash against STC FC B.
Triumph FC Mandi Dominate Final
The final between Triumph FC Mandi and STC FC B produced an entertaining contest, with both sides showcasing impressive futsal skills.
Triumph FC Mandi held a narrow 3-2 lead at half-time. However, they raised the tempo in the second half and extended their advantage to 6-3.
Triumph FC Mandi’s fast and sharp attacking play, particularly from their forwards, helped them increase the lead further to 10-3. STC FC B fought back strongly in the closing stages and scored two goals, but they could not complete the comeback.
Triumph FC Mandi eventually secured a comprehensive 10-5 victory to become the first champions of the All-Open Futsal Championship in Mandi.
Individual Awards
The tournament also recognised outstanding individual performances:
– Winner: Triumph FC Mandi
– Runner-up: STC FC B
– Best Goalkeeper: Chandu, Triumph FC Mandi
– Best Fixo: Sayam, Triumph FC Mandi
– Best Pivot: Ayush, Triumph FC Mandi
– Best Ala: Akshay, STC FC B
The successful conclusion of the championship marked an important step towards promoting futsal in Mandi and providing talented players with greater opportunities to compete at the local level.
