Valluvarnagar Beat Hyderabad Globe 5-4 to Enter Bolarum Challenge Cup Final

Valluvarnagar secured a place in the final of the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament after defeating Hyderabad Globe 5-4 in a tense sudden death shootout in Bolarum on Friday, June 19, 2026.

The high-stakes semi-final match, which was organised by the Bolarum Sporting Club, saw both teams battle intensely throughout regulation time. However, neither side could break the deadlock on the field, leaving the teams locked in a goalless draw at the final whistle.

With the score tied at 0-0 at full time, the match proceeded to a dramatic penalty shootout to decide who would advance to the tournament's final. The shootout eventually went into sudden death as both sides fought to gain the upper hand under pressure.

In the sudden death rounds, Valluvarnagar's players showed immense composure. Camey, Saif, Rishi, Arnold, and Tajamul all found the back of the net, successfully scoring their penalties to guide the Valluvarnagar team to victory.

Hyderabad Globe put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short in the shootout. Imtiyaz, Sunil, Anas, and Rasiq were the scorers who managed to find the target for the losing side, but it was not enough to prevent Valluvarnagar from clinching the win.

Following the conclusion of the match, Yousha of Valluvarnagar, also known as VV Nagar, was named the ‘Best Player’ of the match for his crucial contributions to his team's victory.

With this semi-final win, Valluvarnagar has officially entered the final of the Bolarum Challenge Cup. The local football action in the area is set to continue on Saturday with a special veterans’ exhibition match. Local football fans can look forward to a game between Peter Thangaraj XI and GM Pentaiah XI.