Chandigarh, July 12 -- Minerva Academy scripted history on European soil by clinching the prestigious Helsinki Cup 2026 title with a 1-0 victory over Finnish powerhouse HJK in a gripping final on Saturday. Avenging their narrow defeat to the same opponents during the group stage, the academy produced a disciplined performance to lift the trophy. As the clash began, both teams displayed exceptional defensive organisation and tactical discipline. Minerva dictated the tempo through composed midfield play and an aggressive pressing game, successfully nullifying HJK's counter-attacks. Neither side could find the breakthrough in the first half. The decisive moment arrived in the 37th minute of the second half when Minerva forward Rimoson, capitalising on a swift attacking move, wove past the HJK defence before calmly slotting the ball beyond the goalkeeper to give the Indian side a crucial 1-0 lead. With the title slipping away, HJK mounted relentless pressure in the closing stages, committing numbers forward in search of an equaliser, but to no avail. The final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations as Minerva Academy completed a memorable European campaign, becoming Helsinki Cup 2026 champions and marking a landmark achievement for Indian youth football on the international stage....