The relentless downpour and waterlogged pitch at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium showcased the unwavering spirit of the Oriental Cup 2026, as young footballers displayed remarkable energy and determination during the tournament's second day on Wednesday.

The matches were fiercely contested, with Tagore International School, Step by Step School, Noida, The Air Force School, Subroto Park, and DAV Public School, Faridabad achieving significant victories in the Boys' category. In the Girls' category, Sapphire International School, Noida emerged as the winner, as reported in a press release.

Tagore International School kicked off the day with a 2-0 win against Sapphire International School, Noida in the Boys' category. Ayushman Sharma netted both goals, scoring in the fourth and 29th minutes, ensuring Tagore International's progression to the next round.

In the corresponding Girls' match, Sapphire International School triumphed over Tagore International School with a score of 2-0. Dhanvi Chawla scored the first goal in the sixth minute, followed by Aadya Chawla's goal in the 12th minute, securing the win with two first-half goals.

St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School advanced in both Boys' and Girls' categories after receiving walkovers against St. Mary's School, Safdarjung Enclave.

Step by Step School, Noida achieved a commanding 4-0 victory over The Indian School in the Boys' category. Chitman Singh opened the scoring in the ninth minute and completed his brace in the 16th minute. Yuvaan Krishna added the third goal in the 20th minute, and Vansh Gulati rounded off the scoring in the 27th minute.

Step by Step School also progressed in the Girls' category after receiving a walkover against The Indian School.

The Air Force School, Subroto Park secured a comfortable 3-0 win against Father Agnel School, Noida, with Arnab Kashyap scoring all three goals, netting in the fifth, 15th, and 25th minutes.

In the final match of the day, DAV Public School, Faridabad defeated Maharaja Aggarsain Adarsh Public School 5-0. Hitesh Solanki opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by Pawan Gupta's goal in the second half. Tarun Gaur then completed the emphatic victory with a hat-trick.

The Oriental Cup 2026 continues on Thursday, with more teams set to compete as the race for advancement intensifies.

This fourth edition, running from July 7 to July 16 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, is anticipated to feature over 1,500 student-athletes representing more than 45 teams from the Delhi-NCR region.

The tournament boasts a significantly increased prize pool and a scholarship program worth Rs 2.5 lakh for 10 deserving student-athletes. The event is supported by Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd. as the title sponsor, with Nivia Sports as the Football Partner, Ocean Beverages as the Hydration Partner, and Central Park Resorts as an Associate Partner.

* Tagore International School 2-0 Sapphire International School, Noida

* St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School beat St. Mary's School, Safdarjung Enclave by walkover

* Step by Step School, Noida 4-0 The Indian School

* The Air Force School, Subroto Park 3-0 Father Agnel School, Noida

* DAV Public School, Faridabad 5-0 Maharaja Aggarsain Adarsh Public School

* Sapphire International School, Noida 2-0 Tagore International School

* St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School beat St. Mary's School, Safdarjung Enclave by walkover

* Step by Step School, Noida beat The Indian School by walkover.