Punjab FC Retain AIFF Elite Youth League Title with 3-0 Win Over Zinc Football Academy

The Punjab FC have successfully defended their AIFF Elite Youth League 2025-26 title after the commanding 3-0 victory over the Zinc Football Academy. After the goalless first half the Punjab FC have delivered the sensational second-half performance and by scoring three goals in just 10 minutes to seal the championship. This win highlights the Punjab FC’s dominance in the youth football and also reinforces their reputation as one of India’s strongest talent pipelines.

Punjab FC Seals Title with Explosive Second Half

The final match have remained the tight fight for over an hour but the Punjab FC turned the game at death in the dramatical in the second half.

• 69th minute: The Karish Soram scored with the stunning left-footed curler.
• 70th minute: Also the captain Vishal Yadav have doubled the lead within a minute.
• 79th minute: Thongram Rishikanta Singh added the third goal

This quick succession of the goals have completely shifted the momentum and also left the Zinc FA with no chance to recover.

First Half: Dominance Without Reward

Punjab FC have controlled the possession throughout the first half keeping the most of the action in Zinc FA’s half.

Key moments included the early attempts by the Vishal Yadav and Sameer and both were denied by goalkeeper Smarnik Thapa

Also the powerful header from the Satnam Singh saved brilliantly in the 30th minute

Turning Point of The Game

The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when the Punjab FC have earned the free kick just outside the penalty area.

The Karish Soram have stepped up and delivered the perfect curling shot into the top corner and leaving the goalkeeper helpless.

This goal is not only broke the deadlock but also have sparked the Punjab FC’s scoring spree.

Punjab FC’s Dominance in Youth Football

This victory highlighted the Punjab FC’s growing strength in the youth development.

Their success reflects the strong grassroots training systems and also the focus on technical and tactical development.

And the they have done the consistent performance in national youth competitions.

By Winning back-to-back titles in the AIFF Elite Youth League have establishes them as the benchmark for youth football in India.