MFA Futsal Championship Second Edition in Numbers

by FC March 21, 2025

The MFA Futsal Championship 2024-25 was a spectacle of fast-paced action and strategic brilliance, and the numbers tell the tale.

This season’s narrative, featuring Millat FC’s triumphant title defense and MH Oranje FC’s impactful entry, is enriched by a wealth of statistics that capture the intensity of every match. Beyond the final scores and league standings, the tournament revealed fascinating insights into the game’s dynamics.

From the lightning-fast goals that ignited the arena to the individual brilliance of the top scorers, and the collective firepower of the highest-scoring clubs, the numbers painted a vivid picture. We also uncovered the dominance of certain halves in terms of goal-scoring, and the players who consistently delivered match-winning performances, earning the coveted Player of the Match awards.

Let’s delve into these figures, revealing the standout moments and players that truly defined this unforgettable campaign.

Tournament Statistics

A total of 32 matches were played during the MFA Futsal Championship, resulting in an impressive 146 goals scored, which averages out to 4.5 goals per game. The breakdown of goals by half is as follows:

Half	Goals Scored
First Half	55
Second Half	91

The second half proved to be a defining stage for most teams, as ball possession and superior fitness played crucial roles. Futsal, being a fast-paced game, often presents the challenge of maintaining intensity from the first to the last minute. Many teams struggled in the second half, allowing favored opponents to dominate and control the game.

Top Scoring Teams

The following table highlights the top-scoring teams based on matches played:

Team	Goals Scored	Matches Played
Millat FC	20	6
MH Oranje FC	20	6
Regal Sports Foundation	16	5
Kalina Rangers	11	4
Rudra FC	11	4

Millat FC and MH Oranje FC topped the list, expressing their offensive ability and averaging 3.3 goals per match. Regal Sports Foundation followed closely as a semifinalist, while Kalina Rangers and Rudra FC scored 11 goals each in just four matches.

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Golden Boot Race

The race for the Golden Boot was fiercely contested, with the following players leading in goals scored:

Name	Club Name	Goals Scored
Sunny Koli	Millat FC	8
Keegan Pinto	Millat FC	7
Sachin Bangera	Brothers WA	6
Saurabh Sharma	MH Oranje FC	6
Valentino Pinto	Regal Sports Foundation	5

The dynamic duo of Sunny Koli and Keegan Pinto from Millat FC were consistently in the spotlight, combining for a total of 15 goals—accounting for an impressive 75% of Millat FC’s total goals.

Sachin Bangera made a significant impact by scoring six goals in just three games, including five in his first match. Saurabh Sharma emerged as a pivotal player for MH Oranje FC during their debut campaign, while Valentino Pinto was the top scorer for semifinalist Regal Sports Foundation.

Fastest Goals

The tournament also featured some quick strikes. Here are the players who scored the fastest goals:

Name	Club Name	Minute Scored
Danzel Fernandes	Millat FC	1
Omn Chaurasia	MUM – South Mumbai United	1
Gavin D’Souza	Regal Sports Foundation	1
Sabastine Almeida	Rudra FC	2
Sagar Singh	Rudra FC	3
Kartik Rao	Maharashtra Oranje FC	3
Valentino Pinto	Regal Sports Foundation	3

Players of the Match (As Per AIFF)

Recognition was given to standout performances throughout the tournament with the following players earning multiple “Player of the Match” awards:

Player Name	Club Name	Awards Received
Sachin Bangera	Brothers WA	3
Nigel Marshall	MUM – Samuel Football Academy	3
Kevin Coutinho	MUM – Young Guns F.C.	2
Valentino Pinto	Regal Sports Foundation	2
Keegan Pinto	Millat FC	2

With a total of 146 goals scored across 32 matches, the MFA Futsal Championship highlighted the excitement and intensity of the fast paced game-Futsal. Teams like Millat FC and MH Oranje FC proved their skills, while standout players made their mark with impressive performances in the second-edition of MFA Futsal Championship. With Millat FC set to represent Mumbai at the national level in the AIFF Futsal Championship.

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