HDFC make semi-finals, earn Super Div promotion

Mumbai, March 7: Double strikes by Ketan Kalgutkar and Blaise Fernandes ensured HDFC steamroll Desperadoes Sports Club 5-0 in the First Division play-off match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League 2015-2016 and played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Monday.

The victory was even sweeter for HDFC as they have now qualified for the semi-finals and have also earned promotion to the Super Division next season.

The winners who led 2-0 at the lemon break, thanks to Blaise finding the net in the 45th minute after Ketan opened HDFC’s account, finding the net on the quarter hour.

HDFC continued to hold sway after the cross over and increased the lead when Lester Fonseca found the net in the 62nd minute. They continued to mount pressure and eight minutes later Blaise beat the goalkeeper for his second goal of the match before Ketan closed out the match, finding the net with a neat strike 10 minutes from the final whistle.

In the penultimate round, HDFC will meet the winners of the last play-off match to be played between ICL ‘A’ and Chheda Nagar Prodigies, who play on Tuesday. Reserve Bank of India take on Century Rayon in the other semi-final.

Result – Div-I play-off: HDFC 5 (Ketan Kalgutkar 15th, 80th, Blaise Fernandes 45th, 72, Lester Fonseca 62nd) beat Desperadoes SC 0.

SSE BFC to conduct trials for U9 to U17 age group players

SSE BFC Soccer School will be conducting fresh trials this month for players aged below 17 to be part of their football program SSE BFC Soccer Schools is a football…

Share

India Khelo Football Season 3 Trials for Mumbai and Thane are here

India Khelo Football (IKF) is back with Season 3 of its widely acclaimed trials with an aim to cover more than 50 cities this time around. After the resounding success…

Share

Mastering the Art of Football Trials: Key Pre-Trial Factors to Keep in Mind

Football trials are a critical juncture for aspiring players to showcase their skills and secure a spot in a team. To maximize your chances of success, it’s essential to tailor your approach based on your playing position as well as keeping in mind a few pre-trial factors.

Share

Somaiya Sports Academy to conduct trials for MFA 2nd Division campaign

Somaiya Sports Academy is looking for passionate young football players for the Somaiya Sports Academy Football Team to compete in the MFA 2nd Division League 2023-2024. If selected, you will…

Share

BFC Soccer Schools – Mumbai to conduct trials for U14 & U16 Girls

The BFC Soccer Schools Elite team girls’ trials are coming up in search of talented players from the U14 to U16 (Born 2009 and after) age groups into the club’s…

Share

Opportunity to make the team: U.K.M. Kothrud FC conducts selection trials for girls team

Pune-based U.K.M. Kothrud FC has announced that they will be conducting selection trials for their girl’s team on 15th January 2023 The club welcomes all players to come and showcase…

Share

The Sunday Football League Season 4 is back

The Sunday Football League is back with its fourth season, and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet. With eight talented teams competing at the Kes Kandivali turf, there…

Share

BFC Soccer Schools Elite team trials in Feb

Bengaluru FC launched their Mumbai program last season with the Soccer Schools and Elite programs with its local partner Soccer Schools of Excellence (SSE).  Bengaluru Football Club is a professional club…

Share

India Khelo Football Season 2 Trials in Mumbai: A Chance to Kickstart Your Football Career

After conducting trials in 34 cities & villages across India, India Khelo Football is coming to Mumbai to hunt talent on 7th January. India Khelo Football kickstarted its season 2…

Share

Mumbai Customs to conduct trials for Elite League

Former champions Mumbai Customs will be holding open trials for the upcoming MFA Elite Corporate League (Elite Division) The 2019 MFA Elite Division champions Mumbai Customs are conducting open trials…

Share