MDFA: Akash Valmiki guides Bombay FC to all three points

by Chittu Shetty November 8, 2017

Millat FC (B) and FC Mumbaikars (A) play out a 2-2 draw in 2^nd division while Akash Valmiki’s solitary goal gives Bombay FC all three points in 1^st division

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1^st Division:

Chheda Nagar fanatics, who opened their campaign with a 2-1 win, faced Bombay FC, who were playing their 1^st game in a group F fixture. After a sluggish start Akash Valmiki’s 25^th minute strike put Bombay FC in to lead. Despite late attempts the score-line remained same as Bombay start off campaign with all three points.

Game 1: Chheda Nagar Fanatic 0 – 1 Bombay FC (Akash Valmiki 25’)

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2^nd Division:

In a group C encounter, Millat FC faced off against FC Mumbaikars who had a chance to go on top of the group table with a win. FC Mumbaikars took the lead with Aditya Swami striking an 18^th minute goal. However In the second half two quick goals from Faraz Khan and Shanawaz Saleji sent Millat FC in to lead. But a late strike from Vikas Howal settled the game to a 2-2 draw.

Game 2: Millat FC (B) 2 (Faraz Khan 45’, Shanawaz Saleji 52’) – 2 FC Mumbaikars (A) (Aditya Swami 18’, Vikas Howal 70’)

In another game, IIT Bombay (A) faced off against ICL U-19 for a group F fixture. Coming from a three back to back wins IIT Bombay looked forward to making it four. The intention was clearly visible as the team rod off to a quick lead in just the sixth minute courtesy of Vishal Jaitley’s strike, however Akshay Thakur immediately struck back to make it 1-1 for ICL U-19. Later in the game Goal scorer Akshay was given the marching order after receiving second booking of the day.

Game 3: IIT Bomaby (A) 1 (Vishal Jaitley 6’) – 1 ICL U-19 (Akshay Thakur 8’)