MFA Nadkarni Cup 2024: Round II Fixtures Revealed with Thrilling Matchups

by FC November 11, 2024

The second round of the MFA Nadkarni Cup 2024 is set, bringing together some exciting contests that promise thrilling action on the pitch.

While four matches from Round I are yet to be played, the winners from those fixtures are already lined up to face their next opponents as per the draw system. Here’s a look at the eagerly anticipated Round II fixtures and the new tournament format as teams vie for a coveted spot in the later rounds.

Match	Teams	Time	Date	Venue
1	Mumbai City FC vs ICL Mumbai	1:00 PM	15/11/24	Neville D’souza Ground, Bandra
2	PIFA Sports/Kenkre FC vs CFCI	3:00 PM	16/11/24	Neville D’souza Ground, Bandra
3	Bank of India/Millat FC vs Iron Born	3:00 PM	18/11/24	Neville D’souza Ground, Bandra
4	Mumbay FC vs Bank of Baroda/D.K Flag Foundation	1:00 PM	19/11/24	Neville D’souza Ground, Bandra
5	Hope United FC vs MH Oranje FC	1:00 PM	21/11/24	Neville D’souza Ground, Bandra

MFA Nadkarni Cup 2024: MH Oranje, Mumbai City FC, and Iron Born Make Strong Progress in Round II

Round III Format Breakdown

Following Round II, the tournament will transition into a group-stage format for Round III. Here’s a summary of the setup:

Group Stage: The six winners from Round II will be divided into two groups of three teams each, playing in a league format to determine which two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
Direct Qualification: MYJ-GMSC or Central Bank of India, due to a Round II bye, will automatically advance to Round III and await their group-stage assignments.
Continuity in Card Penalties: In line with MFA’s guidelines, any cards accumulated by players will carry over through each stage of the tournament.

Stay tuned as the action continues in this prestigious tournament!

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