Chandigarh, July 20 -- Defending champions Minerva Academy FC showed their supremacy as they beat a South American team on European soil to clinch Gothia Cup 2025. The Gothia Cup is also known as the Youth World Cup. Minerva became the first Indian team to win the World Youth Cup trophy twice.

In the final, Minerva faced Argentina's club Escuela de Football 18 Tucuman. This team had remained undefeated in the tournament so far. South American teams are known for fast, aggressive and technical football, but Minerva gave its best performance in the final. Four goals were scored in the first half itself. Rhythm, Yohenba, Raj and Denamoni scored goals. The match was won by Minerva 4-0. Argentina's team could not score even a single goal.

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