A new team. A new chapter. A different kind of football.
Avyaan began his One Football Championship journey representing South City FA, adapting to a new group of players and a fast, 5-a-side format. It has already brought out another side of his game — positional freedom, combination play, communication and the confidence to influence the game from wherever he finds himself on the pitch.
Goals and assists are family-recorded from match reports, video and observation — grassroots tournaments don’t keep official stats. How we keep the record.
One Football Championship (OneFC) is a Bangalore club championship run across age groups, now in its third season — a league phase running into knockouts. Avyaan turned out in the U-10 category for South City FA, coached by Sakthivel A and Jamson.
The competitionPart of One Football Championship (OneFC)
The branding and paperwork that came with the tournament — the posters, the fixtures, the rules — kept here for the record.
On the listThis is the sides his team actually played, from the match record — the full tournament field fills in as it’s shared.
The final, against the only side to beat them all tournament — 1–1, and won 3–2 on penalties. Avyaan set up Gaurav for the goal.
Match reportA 7–0 semi-final — two of the seven were Avyaan’s, and he made three more.
Match reportA funny 10–0 — the passing challenge paid off once they started scoring.
Match reportA scrappy 2–0 — a tough watch despite the win.
Match reportAn 8–0 win and Player of the Match — three goals and three assists.
Match reportA 1–5 loss — the toughest game of the tournament, and maybe the most useful.
Match reportA tired second game of the day — a lesson in energy management.
Match reportStarted on the bench, came on for two goals and two assists.
Match reportExcellent chemistry — choosing team-mates over unnecessary shots.
Match reportA dominant opener — possession, rotation, and keeping the ball.
Match reportThe lead-up — the travel, the setting, the small moments before kick-off.Coming soon
In the opening games the team was so comfortable in possession that the boys began rotating positions naturally. Defensive midfielders became forwards, forwards dropped into midfield, and players simply took control of the ball from wherever they found themselves.
Even with comfortable leads, they often chose to pass to a team-mate rather than chase another goal. For Avyaan, it’s been a chance to enjoy football without the pressure of proving himself — asking for the ball, giving it back, moving to receive it again, helping team-mates into better positions.
Football played with confidence, freedom, and a little bit of swagger.
TeamworkThe three boys who once travelled together to watch an ISL match have a particularly natural understanding on the field — constantly rotating, swapping positions and looking for each other. Some of the most enjoyable football to watch.
The candid read: what stood out, and what still needs work.Coming soon
In the coach’s own words.Coming soon
What other parents noticed, and shared.Coming soon
Photos and moments from the tournament.Coming soon
The off-pitch record — dashes mark what’s still to be recorded.
To fillAvyaan’s own words on this tournament are still to be added.
To fillA sideline note on this tournament is still to be added.