A brace from No 10. William Fernandes was enough to give Carmelites S.C all three points against Madanpura FC but it also involved some resolute defending at the back. Carmelites were on the front foot early in the match. They were quick to capitalise on the momentum in their favour when William netted a beautiful goal in the 13^th minute of the first half. A very determined Madanpura side were quick to respond to going behind but could not find the target as they had a stern Carmelites defence in their way. With the halftime whistle upon us Carmelites to a 1-0 lead at the break.

The second half was no different as William Fernandes was quick to double his side’s lead in the 49^th minute, just a couple of minutes into the second half. From then on Carmelites did nothing silly and remained astute in defence. Made very few errors and did not allow Madanpura FC any chance to get back even one goal. The match at the full time ended with a 2-0 Carmelites win and the credit goes to all the players for sticking together, withering every attack and preventing leaking of goals.

For Carmelites S.C its three valuable points while for Madanpura FC, they will be looking to capitalise on missed opportunities in the next match.

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As Elvis Nunes blew the full-time whistle, Carmelites and Atlanta shared a point apiece; Alex Fernandes’ first-half strike was neutralized by Atlanta’s Oliver D’Mello goal late into the second-half.

In Division 1, as Atlanta hosted Carmelites, both sides had come into the game on a high, having been undefeated. While a draw didn’t affect Carmelites much, Atlanta who now has three wins and two draws, have lagged a bit behind with a draw today. Neither side was able to work themselves through in the final third, as both goals at either end came result of errors at the back.

We Care stumbled to a heavy defeat against J.S.W, who marched to a resounding 5-1 victory. Mohit Thakural’s goal for We Care around the hour mark on 61 minutes proved to be mear consolation as an early strike inside 10 minutes from J.S.W’s Firoz Shah to open the scoring, with his side up by two goals at the half-time break. J.S.W carried the momentum into the second-half, scoring twice in 6 minutes – on minute 47 and 53 through Rahul Yadav and Dilip Sahani. Coach Sumeet’s J.S.W went further clear, as Virendra Rautela’s strike on 56 minutes helped put the tie to bed.

For J.S.W, the result proved to be a vital one, as they gathered momentum going into the tougher end of the group stage, as We Care F.C lagged behind once again with their season coming to a closure after today’s full-time result.

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Hattrick hero Amir Sayed

Carmelites brushed aside Bad Boys Club in a one sided affair as Amir Sayed completed his hattrick to give carmelites a 4-0 scoreline. Bad boys enjoyed a home advantage as the team is based out of Parel and conducts its practices at the St.Xaviers regularly, but failed to convert that into their favor.  Carmelites opened their scoring as early as the 6th minute with Amir Sayed finding the target for Carmelites in an emphatic fashion from zero angle. Bad boys did not expect that to go in but Carmelites were leading courtesy the brilliant strike. 10 minutes later Amir Sayed headed in the second, a darting run and a beautiful cross from Bhutia. Carmelites troubled the bad boys with their attacking display as the BBC defence found solace in putting the ball for throw-ins to break the Carmelites attack. at the half time Carmelites went with a cushion of two goals.

Second half started vry much with the same approach by Carmelites as BBC gasped for breath from the attack launched by the boys in blue. BBC were resorted to bringing down the players the break the attacks. one such foul in the 52nd minute resulted in a penalty to Carmelites and the captain handed the ball to Amir Sayed to complete his hattrick. Amir did not dissapoint slotting the ball home calmly and celebrating it with the in trend ‘DAB’ move with his teammates. The onslaught continued even after Carmelites were 3-0 up with ball flying over the BBC frame regularly. 63rd minute and another move from Carmelites frustrating BBC defence saw the second penalty of the game, up stepped the most experienced man Stanley Fernandes to take the penalty as the BBC boys still arguing with the lines man to reconsider his decision. This short break and goalkeepers mind gamed did the trick as Stanley’s straight shot was saved by the keepers foot only for Smit Devkar to put it into the net for a 4-0 lead.

The Carmelites bench was relaxed and were seen sharing light moments in the dug out as BBC had completely opposite emotions running in their camp. The referee brought the game close at the stroke of 83rd minute and Carmelites walked away with an emphatic win.

Bad Boys Club 4-0 Carmelites

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St Paul’s SC came into this game requiring a win as they needed to win both their remaining games in order to stand a chance to qualify in Group C which pretty much is the group of death. With Sea View’s win over Rhema taking them to 15 points all eyes were on this game as a win for Carmelites would take them into the playoffs whereas a win for St Paul’s would take them top of the table and within touching distance of the playoffs

It did not go as plan for St Paul’s SC as they concceded in the 22nd minute when number 11 Faiz Khan pounced on the St Paul’s keeper’s mistake to put Carmelites FC in front. The on rushing keeper failed to clear the ball presenting the chance on a plate for the Carmelites man putting them into the lead. St Paul’s seemed wasteful in front of goal. The major concern was lack of commitment from the players who never showed signs of getting back into the game. Carmelites went into the halftime break leading 1-0.

The second half would be a make or break for the St Paul’s season as they looked to make a comeback. The whole team played up the field looking to score that much important equaliser. All they lacked was sharpness around the box. As Carmelites were able to clear the ball. Very nearly midway through the second half St Paul’s had a golden opportunity to equalise when a lovely cross from the left was failed to be converted. It was begging to be converted into a goal. And as they surged forward Carmelites started a counter attack of their own. A very casual approach from the St Paul’s keeper gave them a second goal in the 71st minute which almost put the game to bed. Number 7 Arif Qureshi netted the second as St Paul’s saw themselves 2-0 down with a hugh mountain to climb.

When it looked like they would make it 1-2, Carmelites built another attack and the panicky St Paul’s keeper Girish conceded a penalty. Although Carmelites did not convert that but it showed the lack of various factors St Paul’s lacked today.

At Fulltime it was all smiles for Carmelites FC who marched into the playoffs with a 2-0 win showing alot of commitment and character to get the job done. St Paul’s chances of qualifying are slim and dependant on other results to go in their favour.

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