MFA Roundup: Late Goals, Comebacks and Table Shuffling

by Chittu Shetty January 29, 2023

A late goal helps Atlanta FC keep the winning streak intact, Silver Innings pick 2nd win of campaign, and PIFA secure a stunning come from behind win.

Ambernath United Atlanta FC faced off Mumbai Knights in a thrilling match that saw the former come out on top with a late injury-time winner from Himanshu Patil. The win marked Atlanta’s 7th consecutive win, propelling them to second place in the league table, just 4 points behind the league leaders, Karnatak Sporting Association (KSA).

January 27th afternoon encounter saw Silver Innings FC secure their second win of the campaign with a hard-fought victory over Sellebrity FC. Khushal Makwana’s 25th-minute goal proved to be the difference maker in the match, allowing Silver Innings to move up two places to the 11th spot in the league table.

Later in the day, PIFA SC made a stunning comeback against GMSC, securing a 2-1 victory. After a goalless first half, Substitute Siddharth Chauhan had put GMSC in the lead with a clinical finish in the 68th minute. However, PIFA was quick to respond, with Captain Nikhil Pal scoring the equalizer just two minutes later. Austin D’souza’s 78th-minute goal then put PIFA in the lead and helped secure their fifth win of the campaign, moving them up to fifth place in the league table with 16 points from 9 games.

The MFA Elite Division continues to heat up as the top teams battle it out for the title. The upcoming matches are sure to bring even more excitement and drama to the competition.

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