Saga, July 17 -- The Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) Japan Tour 2026 witnessed an intense day of high-octane football as elite developmental squads from India went head-to-head against competitive Japanese J-League youth and regional setups, producing a mix of clinical displays, defensive masterclasses, and dramatic penalty shootouts.

In the standout performance of the day, Punjab FC delivered a stellar and disciplined performance to secure a decisive 3-1 victory over Giravanz Kitakyushu, according to a press release from RFDL.

Punjab took absolute control of the pitch in the first half, heading into the break with a comfortable 2-0 cushion thanks to a brilliant 37th-minute strike by Omang Dodum.

They wasted no time exten...