MFA Elite League: KSA win big in season opener, Mirza strikes in PIFA narrow win
KSA kicked off their season with a 4-1 win over Bombay Muslims while PIFA SC edged past Salcette FC in a hard-fought encounter.
Mumbai: The opening game of Elite Division 2021-22 season began with KSA defeating Bombay Muslim by a 4-1 margin on Wednesday, 23rd March 2022.
The game began with KSA taking charge right from the start and it didn’t take long for them to break the deadlock when Sanchit Singh’s shot in the 10th minute beat Bombay Muslims keeper to find the net. KSA kept the pressure high as soon Mohd Zaid Ansari and Roger Sam soon made it 3-0 even before the halftime break.
The second half saw Bombay Muslims holding off the threat better while fancying a couple of their own moves. In the 77th minute, however, KSA won a penalty inside the box which Ayush Shetty made no mistake in converting to make it 4-0.
In the dying minutes, Bombay Muslim’s attacker Atif Ansari found himself in space just outside the box. Atif pulled the trigger from the distance that beat an out-of-position keeper to salvage a goal for his side as the game ended 4-1 in favor of KSA.
FT: KSA (Sanchit Singh 10’, Mohd. Zaid Ansari 25’, Roger Sam 41’, Ayush Shetty 77’) 4 – 1 Bombay Muslims (Atif Ansari 88’)
PIFA SC Edge Salcette FC
PIFA Sports Club eked out a narrow 1-0 win against Salsette FC in an evenly contested MFA Elite Division (Private) match at the Neville D’Souza ground, Bandra.
Both, PIFA and Salsette played an open game but play from mostly confided to midfield action. The midfielder and attackers of both teams lacked creativity and there were not many goal-scoring opportunities at both ends, and the first 45 minutes finished in a goalless stalemate.
But, after the teams switched sides on resumption, PIFA Sports Club capitalized on a clear opening to take the lead with striker Rohit Mirza firing past goalkeeper Siddharth Lawande to score the lone goal of the match in the 53rd minute.
Salsette FC tried their best to put pressure on the PIFA citadel and snatch an equalizing goal. But, the PIFA defenders did well to foil all the attempts from the Salsette attackers to ensure their goal remained intact and finish with a creditable win and pocket all three points.
Referee Rosario Fernandes did a good job in handling the match which did not witness a single booking.
FT: PIFA Sports Club 1 (Rohit Mirza 53) beat Salsette FC 0
For Trial related updates: Latest trials updates in Mumbai Football
Also Read: MFA announce first set of fixtures for MFA Elite League
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest happenings in the world of Indian football
RFDL’s National Championship Preview: A Heated Battle as Football’s Brightest Stars Vie for Title Win in the Final Four Showdown
The National Championship of the elite U-21 youth tournament, the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) begins on May 14, Tuesday, with four teams, i.e. defending champions Bengaluru FC, Muthoot FA, East Bengal…
Punjab FC, East Bengal FC to lock horns in Reliance Foundation Development League 2023 – 24 final after emerging triumphant in semis
Bengaluru FC and Muthoot FA to fight out in the third-place playoff Mumbai, May 14: Punjab FC and East Bengal FC qualified for the final of the Reliance Foundation Development League…
RFDL is the ultimate scouting platform – Thangboi Singto, Hyderabad FC Head Coach
Hyderabad FC head coach, Thangboi Singto, hailed the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) as the premier scouting ground for budding football players in India. As the 2023-24 season’s National Championship…
A beautiful dream will come to an end on June 6, says Sunil Chhetri
BHUBANESWAR: The journey that began in 2006 in the faraway city of Quetta in Pakistan, will finally come to an end in Kolkata on June 6, 2024, after an eventful 19…
Big brother, wonderful human being, the GOAT: Chhetri an inspiration to teammates
BHUBANESWAR: As the Indian senior men’s team gathered in the Kalinga Stadium gym for their session on Thursday morning, there was a hush in the room. Less than an hour ago,…
Sunil Chhetri: A glorious international career at a glance
Born: August 3, 1984 Debut on June 12, 2005: vs Pakistan (Quetta) Matches played: 150 (captain in 87 matches) Goals scored: 94 (Top goalscorer for India) Trophies Won– Achievements– Awards– Also Read: Big brother, wonderful…
Chembur United-Jupiter FC and GKW Ranger Ease Past in their Outing in MFA First Division
In an exhilarating showdown in the MFA First Division, Chembur United-Jupiter FC cruised past Companeroes SC with a comprehensive 4-0 victory, while GKW Rangers edged out MH Oranje FC with…
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…
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…
Feature / Recommended / Trials
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MFA / MFA Elite Premier League / Trials
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…