Sandhu FC, St. Stephen’s FC storm into U-15 final of Chandigarh Youth Football League
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, December 27, 2025: Sandhu FC and St. Stephen’s FC booked their spots in the final of the Chandigarh Youth Football League for State Championship (Under-15 Boys) after impressive victories in their respective semi-final matches at the Sector-46 Sports Complex on Friday.
In the first semi-final, St. Stephen’s FC defeated Banyan Tree FC 2–0 in an engaging contest. The opening 20 minutes saw end-to-end action, with both sides creating chances but failing to break the deadlock. St. Stephen’s FC drew first blood in the 23rd minute when Nitin found the back of the net. Armaan doubled the lead in the 45th minute, sealing a comfortable win and confirming their place in the final.
The second semi-final witnessed a closely fought encounter between Sandhu FC and St. John’s FC, with Sandhu FC emerging victorious by a narrow 1–0 margin. Both teams were evenly matched during the first 25 minutes.
Yash scored the decisive goal in the 29th minute, which proved enough for Sandhu FC to clinch the match and advance to the final, ending St. John’s FC’s campaign.
Meanwhile, Sandhu FC has also continued its strong performance in the Under-13 category by reaching the semi-finals. Topping Group A, the team secured a place among the top four and will face Himalayan FC in the semi-final on December 28. The other semi-final in the Under-13 category will be contested between Vivek FC and Saffron Arrows FC.