MDFA Nadkarni Cup: MCFC reserves, RSF secure comfortable wins
Islanders reserves keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a comprehensive 3-0 win over FSI Sea View while RSF go on top with win in group D
Coming from a agonizing 1-2 defeat to Air India in their opening game of the tournament, Mumbai City FC came back strong with an absolute dominating display of football as they outclassed FSI Sea View 3-0.
The match began with Islanders taking the lead within five minutes when Twain Fernandes slotted home with ease. Three minutes later, Abel Fernandes doubled the lead to put Mumbai City in commanding position. The match steadied a bit as FSI Sea view began keeping hold of the ball better. In the 2nd half, Winger Izaan Shaikh scored the third goal in 69th minute to make it 3-0 and finish off the game as Islanders held on to the lead till full time. The win keeps Islanders alive in the race for quarter-final spot.
In 2nd game of the day, RSF got the better of Companeroes to top group D table. RSF were off to the quick start but failed to break Companeroes defence until the hour mark, when striker Harising Saini struck the opening goal. Eight minutes later, Vasant Thapa doubled the lead to put RSF in commanding position. The game ended with RSF Sports Club registering a comfortable 2-0 win
Results-Nadkarni Cup:
Mumbai City FC (Twain Fernandes 5′, Abel Fernandes 8′, Izaan Shaikh 69′) 3 – 0 FSI Sea View
RSF (Harising Saini 60′, Vasant Thapa 68′) 2 – 0 Companeroes
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Also Read: MDFA Nadkarni Cup: Air India trounce Millat FC to go on top in group C
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