Curtains on the 57th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament came down when Club Atletico Paraneanse deservingly lifted the Junior Boys (U-17) trophy after beating Army Boys Coy, Bengaluru, 1-0 in the final on Saturday.
Bruno struck the goal four minutes into the match and the Brazilians just defended it for the next 66 minutes to romp home winners. The Army Boys will return to their base with the satisfaction of contesting well against a 'professional' side and the Bengaluru boys were not at all disgraced in their defeat. Some of their boys can still make it to the next edition and have a fresh shot at the title.
Cheered by former Brazilian midfielder Rivaldo, the guest of honour at the final, the teams were keen to do well in front of the legend.
Perhaps, this thinking from camp made the match somewhat boring as one failed to notice the wholesome Brazilian flair from Atletico. The Army Boys had their opponents' reputation in mind and it clogged their all-out attack.