DON BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL, MATUNGA

U-17 FOOTBALL TEAM EMERGES DSO SHALAY- CITY CHAMPIONS.

Mr. Barrington Serrao

The Don Bosco High School, Matunga U-17 Football Team has brought immense pride to the school by emerging as DSO City  Champions at the prestigious DSO Shalay U-17 Football Tournament, held on 30th September and 1st October 2026 at the Karnataka Football Ground, Churchgate.

The team displayed remarkable skill, determination, discipline and consistency throughout the tournament, producing an impressive series of victories.

A Dominant Tournament Journey

The campaign began with a confident 3–0 victory over Army School in the Pre-Quarter Final. Don Bosco continued its winning momentum with a commanding 7–0 win over SIES in the Quarter Final.

In the Pool Semi-Final, the team secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over BIS, followed by another 1–0 win over St. Mary’s in the Pool Final.

The team then stepped up its performance in the DSO knockout stage, defeating Anjuman Islam Urdu School 4–0 in the Semi-Final.

In the DSO Final, Don Bosco faced St. Peter’s and delivered another composed and determined performance, securing a 1–0 victory to be declared DSO U-17 City Champions.

A Display of Teamwork and Determination

The achievement is a reflection of the players’ hard work, commitment, teamwork and fighting spirit. Match after match, the team demonstrated composure under pressure and the determination to compete at the highest level.

The school extends its heartfelt congratulations to the entire U-17 Football Team for this outstanding achievement and for bringing glory and pride to Don Bosco High School, Matunga.

Special appreciation and gratitude are extended to Coach Leslie Machado for his dedicated coaching, guidance and tireless efforts in preparing and motivating the team throughout the tournament.

Congratulations, Champions!

Your determination, teamwork and never-give-up spirit have once again brought glory to Don Bosco High School, Matunga.

We now proudly look forward to our boy moving to the Zonal level matches.