Football fever is set to grip Belagavi as the Paulite Cup – Under-14 Interschool Football Tournament kicked off on July 16 at the St. Paul’s High School (Turf)ground. The week-long tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of emerging football talent from across the city.
Jointly organised by Paulites of Belgaum Worldwide (PBW) and St. Paul’s High School, the tournament will feature over 24 top schools from Belagavi and surrounding areas. To promote grassroots football and instil sporting values, the event is expected to deliver high-energy action, teamwork, and spirited competition.
???? GRAND FINALE AWAITS! ????
⚽ St. Paul’s High School ???? St. Xavier’s High School
???? Tomorrow, 22nd July
???? Kick-off: 04:00 p.m.
???? Venue: St. Paul’s High School Grounds
The tournament is backed by prominent sponsors:
????️ Title Sponsor: Dr. Guru Motgi, Senior Neurologist, Dallas
???? Golden Sponsors: Doddanavar Brothers of the DB Group
???? Bronze Sponsor & Best Player Award Contributor: Dipen Shah from Infinity Studios
Results
Day 1 – 16 July 2025
Match 1: Jain Heritage vs. KLS English Medium School
In a competitive opener, Basavaraj Bammai of Jain Heritage scored the first goal of the tournament in the 49th minute, securing a 1-0 win for his team.
Match 2: Indus Altum vs. Bharatesh Central School
Reyansh P* of Indus Altum found the net early in the 15th minute of the first half. Indus Altum then displayed disciplined defense to hold their lead and emerge victorious.
????⚖️ Match Officials
The matches were smoothly officiated by experienced referees:
- Royston James
- Ameen Peerzade
- Vishnu
- Feroz
Their professionalism ensured fair play and high standards throughout both games.
???? Upcoming Fixtures
Three matches are scheduled for tomorrow, promising another action-packed day for players and spectators alike.
M.V Herwadkar vs Shaikh Central
Kanak Memorial vs Sanjay Godhavat International
Karnataka Daivadnya vs Angadi International.
The Paulite Cup 2025 is not just a tournament, but a celebration of young talent, teamwork, and the beautiful game of football — made possible by the unifying efforts of former Paulites and the Belgaum community.
Day 2 – 17 July 2025
Match 4: Sanjay Ghodawat International vs. Kanak Memorial School
Sait Haval scored the match’s only goal in the 27th minute, securing victory for Sanjay Ghodawat International and eliminating Kanak Memorial School from the tournament.
????️ Match 5: Angadi International vs. Karnataka Daivadnya School
After a goalless draw during regulation time, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout. Angadi International edged past Karnataka Daivadnya School with a 3–1 win in penalties.
Penalty Scorers – Angadi International:
Anuj Desai
Tejas Hebbal
Rishab Daivajna
Penalty Scorer – Karnataka Daivadnya School:
Pranav Desai
Angadi International now advances to the next stage, showcasing calmness under pressure and clinical finishing.
????️ Match 6: MV Herwadkar School vs. Shaikh Central School
MV Herwadkar School delivered a commanding performance with a 2–0 win over Shaikh Central School.
Arnav Kittur opened the scoring in the 19th minute
Saish Bastwadekar extended the lead in the 29th minute
With this result, Herwadkar marches forward in the tournament with confidence.
????⚖️ Match Referees
All matches were professionally officiated by:
Royston James
Ameen Peerzade
Vishnu Dhavale
Feroz Shaikh
????️ Looking Ahead
With few more action-packed days remaining, the Paulite Cup 2025 continues to ignite school spirit, athletic excellence, and community pride. Stay tuned as the road to the finals unfolds!
Match 6: MV Herwadkar School vs. Shaikh Central School
MV Herwadkar School delivered a commanding performance with a 2–0 win over Shaikh Central School.
Arnav Kittur opened the scoring in the 19th minute
Saish Bastwadekar extended the lead in the 29th minute
With this result, Herwadkar marches forward in the tournament with confidence.
Day 3 – 18 July 2025
Day 3 – Match 6 Highlight
????️ Match: Cantonment Board School vs. Gajananrao Bhatkande School
Cantonment Board School started Day 3 with a blistering 4–0 victory over Gajananrao Bhatkande School, delivering one of the most dominant performances of the tournament so far.
Wasim Sayyed opened the scoring as early as the 5th minute and later added another in the 28th minute, displaying clinical finishing.
Huzefa Makandar doubled the lead with a well-placed goal in the 24th minute.
Waheed Mulla completed the scoreline with a solid strike in the 31st minute.
With sharp coordination and relentless attack, Cantonment Board School comfortably moved forward in the tournament.
Match 7 of the Tournament | 2nd Match of Day 3
????️ KLS Public School vs. Marathi Vidyaniketan
Marathi Vidyaniketan displayed sharp attacking play and solid defense to register a 2–0 win over KLS Public School.
- The opening goal came early in the 5th minute courtesy of Abhay, who capitalized on a fast break.
- Daksh K followed up with a beautifully timed finish in the 21st minute, doubling the lead.
With disciplined play and consistent pressure, Marathi Vidyaniketan earned a well-deserved victory, advancing to the next round of the 7-day tournament.
Day 4 – 19 July 2025
9th Match of the Tournament | ???? 1st Match of Day 4
Jain Heritage ???? Sanjay Ghodavat International
⚔️ In a thrilling encounter, Jain Heritage came out blazing and sealed their quarterfinal spot with a clinical 3-1 win. The match saw all four goals within the first 18 minutes, setting the tone for an intense face-off.
???? Goals scored for Jain Heritage:
⚡ Diya Kumar Oswal – netted within seconds of the kickoff
⚡ Vihan Patil – 13th min
⚡ Om Khatwate – 15th min
The only goal for Sanjay Godhavat international school was scored by Shahid – 18th min
???? The second half saw some strong defending and missed chances, but the scoreline remained unchanged. Jain Heritage advances, while Sanjay Ghodavat exits the tournament with their heads held high. ????
⚖️ Match Referees:
Royston James | Ameen Peerzade | Vishnu | Feroz
2nd Match of Day 4
⚔️ Angadi International School ???? Indus Altum School
It was a battle of nerves and defense as both teams locked horns in a tightly contested match that ended 0-0 at full time. With no breakthrough during regular play, the fate of the match was left to be decided by a dramatic penalty shootout. ????
???? Penalty Shootout Result:
???? Indus Altum School clinched victory with a flawless finish, scoring 4 out of 4 penalties!
???? Penalty Scorers – Indus Altum:
✅ Uday S
✅ Daksh Belaldavar
✅ Miran P
✅ Riaan G
⚽ Tejas Hebbal was the lone scorer for Angadi International, whose efforts unfortunately fell short.
3rd Match of Day 4
⚔️ MV Herwadkar School ???? Marathi Vidyaniketan School
???? A dominant display from MV Herwadkar School as they secured a solid 3-0 victory over Marathi Vidyaniketan! ????⚽
???? Star of the Match: Shripoorn Kulkarni
He lit up the turf with a sensational hat-trick, scoring in the:
???? 15th minute
???? 28th minute
???? 40th minute
???? With clinical finishing and unbreakable coordination, Herwadkar powered their way into the next round with style and confidence.
???? Hats off to Shripoorn for a performance to remember — the first hat-trick of the Paulite Cup 2025! ????⚽⚽⚽
4th Match of the Day | 12th of the Tournament
???? Jyoti Central School continued their winning momentum as they clinched a convincing 3-1 victory against Cantonment Board School!
???? The spotlight was firmly on Shreyas Halale, who delivered a stunning hat-trick ????⚽⚽⚽ with goals in the:
7th minute ⏱️
29th minute ⏱️
35th minute ⏱️
???? A true game-changer for Jyoti Central!
⚽ Cantonment Board School managed to get one goal through Huzefa Makandar, who scored in the 27th minute, but it wasn’t enough to stop Jyoti’s surge.
???? Jyoti Central marches confidently into the next round! ????????
Day 5 – 20 July 2025
Day 6 – 21 July 2025
PAULITE CUP 2025 – SEMI FINAL 1 HIGHLIGHTS ⚽
???? 21st July, 2025
The first semi-final of the Paulite Cup 2025 saw a thrilling showdown between St. Paul’s High School and KLE’s International School. In front of an electrifying crowd, St. Paul’s High School clinched their spot in the finals with a commanding 3-1 victory! ????????
???? Goal Scorers – St. Paul’s High School:
⚽ Karan Dongare – 13th Minute
⚽ Aaradhya Nakadi – 16th Minute
⚽ Nevin Patke – 38th Minute and Sealed the game with finesse!
???? Goal Scorer – KLE International School:
⚽ Vishal Kamble – 32nd Minute
The Paulites played with immense passion and teamwork, controlling the tempo of the game and responding tactfully to every challenge thrown their way. The St. Paul’s grounds erupted in cheers as the home team marched confidently into the Finals! ????????
PAULITE CUP 2025 – SEMI FINAL 2 HIGHLIGHTS ⚽
???? 21st July, 2025
The second semi-final clash between St. Xavier’s High School and Love Dale Central School was a battle of nerves and skill, played under roaring cheers and relentless intensity! ????
After a tense and goalless first half, the second half came alive with brilliance from Md. Gous, who scored both goals for St. Xavier’s High School in the 48th and 51st minutes, steering his team to a 2-0 victory and a place in the finals! ????????
⚽ Goal Scorer – St. Xavier’s High School:
???? Md. Gous – 48′ & 51′
It was a game of grit, determination, and sheer footballing excellence, with St. Xavier’s proving their mettle when it mattered the most. ????✨
???? GRAND FINALE AWAITS! ????
⚽ St. Paul’s High School ???? St. Xavier’s High School
???? Tomorrow, 22nd July
???? Kick-off: 04:00 p.m.
???? Venue: St. Paul’s High School Grounds
???? It’s the clash of the titans! Come and witness the epic final showdown of the very first edition of the PAULITE CUP 2025!
Let’s paint the ground with pride and cheer loud for the spirit of the game! ????????
???? #PauliteCup2025 #Finals #GameOn #StPaulsVsStXaviers