MFA Elite League: 7 in 7! Ambernath Utd – Atlanta FC continue winning run, beat Kenkre FC 2-0

by Chittu Shetty April 18, 2022

Goals on either side of the half the difference, as Steven Dias managed Ambernath Utd – Atlanta FC complete their seventh win in a row

Ambernath Utd – Atlanta FC continue their ruthless streak winning their seventh match in a row after a comfortable 2-0 win over Kenkre FC.

Unbeaten till now and yet to concede a single goal, Steven Dias managed side continued from where they had left off, dominating the game throughout the ninety minutes. Barring a couple of avoidable mistakes, Kenkre on their part though showcased some good defensive display. However, the two mistakes against a side like Ambernath Utd – Atlanta FC was all that was needed for the league leaders to take advantage of.

Ambernath Utd – Atlanta FC started out brightly in attack but Kenkre looked defensively solid and steady to hold them off. However, in the 39^th minute, Kenkre midfielder Marc Jeremy brought down Aaron Dcosta inside the box. The referee made no mistake in pointing at the spot-kick for dangerous play. Midfielder Cletus Paul slotted home the penalty to make it 1-0.

The second half began with Ambernath Utd-Atlanta FC taking charge from the word go, testing the Kenkre defense number of times. The pressure finally got to Kenkre when midway through the second half a defensive lapse cost them the second goal. Substitute Arif Shaikh was alert enough to take advantage of a goalkeeping mistake to capitalize and shoot past the keeper making it 2-0 for his side.

Ambernath Utd-Atlanta FC have now scored 41 goals in the seven matches they played so far and are yet to concede a single goal. They sit top of the league with 21 points and a +41 goal difference.

FT: Kenkre FC 0 – 2 Ambernath United – Atlanta FC (Cletus Paul 40’, Arif Shaikh 71’)

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