Rudrapur, Aug. 3 -- The opening day of the fourth edition of the AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2024-25 saw two contrasting Group A encounters and delivered plenty of drama and goals at the Shri Manoj Sarkar Stadium- Shivalik Hall in Rudrapur on Sunday.
While Gujarat's Juggernaut FC announced their return to the tournament in style with a commanding 8-2 triumph over 2022-23 champions Minerva Academy FC, debutants Triumph FC and Real Lona FC settled for a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
For Juggernaut FC, Shibu Sunny scored a hat-trick while Shivam Yadav netted a brace as they notched up two points and reached the top of the group. Minerva will need to regroup quickly as they find themselves at the bottom of the group with Triumph and Real Lona each ...