MDFA: Renaissance, United Villagers extend winning streak to 6 games

by Chittu Shetty December 15, 2017

Maurya Youngstars FA beat FC Mithagar in 3^rd division, while in 2^nd division Renaissance and United Villagers continue their dominant group run

2^nd Division:

In a group C fixture, Jolly Boys moved to a 2^nd spot after a 1-1 draw against Mumbai Rush Soccer Club. Tanuj Shankarwar scored a 14^th minute goal to put Mumbai rush in lead. However around the hour mark Lawrence Dias pulled things back for Jolly Boys as the match proceeded to end at 1-1.

Game 1: Jolly Boys 1 (Lawrence Dias 59’) – 1 Mumbai Rush Soccer Club (Tanuj Shankarwar 14’)

In another 2^nd division fixture, FC Mithagar faced Maurya Youngstars FA with the latter coming out triumphs. Pranit Nair opened the scoring for Maurya Youngstars FA in the first half before Akash Indulkar and Akshay Aggarwal slotted home two more in the second half to complete a 3-0 routing of their opponent.

Game 2: FC Mithagar 0 – 3 Maurya Youngstars FA (Pranit Nair 17’, Akash Indulkar 41’, Akshay Aggarwal 56’)

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3^rd Division:

In a third division fixture, Renaissance blanked their opponent Western India United FC 5-0 to make it six wins in a row. Sylester Chunekar scored a brace while Omkar Godre, Abu Shaikh and Bjoy Varghese slotted one each for Renaissance. While Western India have leaked in 13 goals in 6 games this season, Renaissance defence have held a fortress conceding just one goal in six games.

Game 3: Renaissance (Omkar Godre 13’, Sylester Chunekar 15’, 25’, Abu Shaikh 18’, Bjoy Varghese 21’) 5 – 0 Western India United FC

In group G table toppers fixture, United Villagers welfare edged Yeshua FC 2-1 in a close affair extending the gap at the top to eight points. After an even first half, Royden Pila’s early brace sent United Villagers Welfare to a quick 2-0 lead before Nimesh Shetty pulled one back for Yeshua FC. Despite late attempts from Yeshua FC the game ended at 2-1 score line as United Villagers made it 6 wins in a row.

Game 4: United Villagers welfare (Royden Pila 36’, 41’) 2 – 1 Yeshua FC (Nimesh Shetty 49’)

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