New Delhi, July 13 -- The Indian club played brilliantly in the Helsinki Cup-2025, but they remained just one step away from the title. Minerva Academy FC's dream was shattered in the final, but this journey made the country proud. In the final of the Helsinki Cup 2025, India's youth team, Minerva, had to face a 1-0 defeat against Finland's legendary team, PK-35. The match was very tough. Both teams were showing strategic and strong play. PK-35 created an opportunity and scored a goal. This was the first time in the entire tournament that the ball entered Minerva's goalpost.

Minerva played the game like a winner throughout the tournament and introduced defense along with attack. They played 10 matches in this tournament and won 9. Scored...