Eight matches across four groups produced dominant wins, narrow victories, and one hard-fought draw, setting clear early leaders while keeping the race for advancement wide open.
Day 4 Summary
Teams showcased strong form and tactical depth across the board. Here are the key results and standout moments:
- Group A: Team Alpha delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Team Beta. Team Gamma edged out Team Delta 2-1 in a tense, end-to-end contest.
- Group B: Team Echo cruised past Team Foxtrot 2-0. Team Golf claimed a disciplined 1-0 win against Team Hotel.
- Group C: Team India mounted a dramatic comeback to defeat Team Juliet 2-1. Team Kilo powered through with a 3-1 triumph over Team Lima.
- Group D: Team Mike and Team November battled to a 1-1 draw in a balanced encounter. Team Oscar rolled to a 2-0 victory over Team Papa.
The most memorable moment came in Group C, where Team India's captain scored twice in the final 15 minutes to snatch all three points. Defensively, Team Alpha and Team Echo remained perfect, conceding no goals on the day.
With four days of group stage competition now complete, the top seeds have begun to pull away, but several mid-table teams still have everything to play for as Week 1 concludes.
Current Standings After Week 1 Day 4
Group A
| Pos | Team | Played | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Alpha | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Team Gamma | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Team Beta | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Team Delta | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Played | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Echo | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Team Golf | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Team Foxtrot | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Team Hotel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group C
| Pos | Team | Played | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Kilo | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Team India | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Team Juliet | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Team Lima | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group D
| Pos | Team | Played | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Oscar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Team Mike | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Team November | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Team Papa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Points system: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw. All groups have played three matches per team so far. The group stage continues tomorrow with Day 5 fixtures that will further define qualification hopes.