Uttarakhand and Assam Register First Wins in Group AThe Group A of the 79th Santosh Trophy 2025–26 continued to deliver competitive and engaging football as Uttarakhand and hosts Assam opened their accounts with crucial victories. After a tight and cautious first half where both teams struggled to create clear chances, Tamil Nadu struck in style in the 61st minute. Nagaland struck early through skipper Laiwang Bohham, who headed home in the 8th minute after a well-worked move down the right. From the opening whistle, Assam looked in control and turned their dominance into a breakthrough in the 33rd minute. The convincing win lifted Assam’s confidence and kept them firmly in the hunt in Group A.