Iron Born started the match strongly and took the lead in the 16th minute through Yash Nair, who produced a powerful strike that sailed above the MSP goalkeeper to give his side an early advantage.

MSP responded well and continued to push forward in search of the equaliser. Their efforts paid off in the 28th minute when Muneeb showcased excellent footwork before finishing calmly to bring MSP back into the game.

However, Iron Born regained the lead before the break. In the 37th minute, Subhan Shaikh reacted quickly after an effort struck the crossbar and fell kindly to him inside the box. He made no mistake with the rebound, finishing well to restore Iron Born’s advantage and make it 2-1 at half-time.

The second half saw MSP pushing hard for another equaliser as they tried to get back into the match. Despite their attacking efforts, Iron Born stayed compact and disciplined at the back, successfully defending their lead.

The final whistle confirmed a crucial 2-1 win for Iron Born, marking just their second victory of the season. The result takes them to six points, though they remain second from bottom in Group B. MSP, meanwhile, remain a couple of places above them but were handed their fifth defeat of the campaign.

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PIFA began brightly and controlled possession in the opening exchanges. Their persistence paid off in the 29th minute when Ritesh found the breakthrough, finishing calmly to give PIFA Sports FC a deserved 1-0 lead.

Iron Born FC responded with resilience and looked dangerous on the counter. Their efforts were rewarded just before the half-time whistle when Prasad struck in stoppage time (45+1’) to level the score and send both teams into the break at 1-1.

The second half saw the tempo increase as both sides pushed for control. PIFA regained their advantage in the 68th minute through Palash, who capitalised on a well-worked move to restore the lead.

Iron Born refused to back down and stayed in the contest, with Mehroy finding the back of the net in the 59th minute to keep the pressure firmly on PIFA and ensure it remained a tight battle.

With the game hanging in the balance, PIFA showed composure in the closing stages. In the 80th minute, Shubham stepped up to score what proved to be the decisive goal, sealing a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

A crucial win for PIFA Sports FC as they secure all three points, while Iron Born FC will take positives from a spirited performance despite falling just short at full-time.

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Iron Born were looking good in the first half by putting a lot of pressure on the Ultras defence and putting dangerous balls into the box. The first breakthrough came with the foot of Pandey who put Iron Born ahead in the 33rd minute. Ultras tried getting the equaliser before half time but the Iron Born defence stood strong keeping the score to 1-0 at the end of the half.

Mumbai Ultras entered the second half with real venom and in search for an equaliser but found it difficult to break the iron born defence but it fell back on them as Iron Born went on to get their second through Tejas and took the score to 2-0. Ultras needed a goal quick but didn’t get it quickly in fact they got one back in the 81st minute through their skipper Joyson and this gave the team a boost to go and get another one. Just 3 minutes later, Zele got the equaliser for Ultras but they wanted the winner and went on to secure that as well once again through Zele who also got his brace and snatched the win in added time which got all 3 points for Mumbai Ulttas in a brilliant comeback from 2 goals down to 3-2 up.

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MYJ controlled the first half with more ball possession and with Jay Bhavnani switching long balls from the centre to both the wingers that created good chances for MYJ. They went on to get an early lead with the help of Ashish who dribbled well from the wing and took it all the way to give MYJ the early lead in just the 9th minute of the match. Iron Born also got a few passes together and broke through the counter a few times but the MYJ defence stood strong and cleared the danger. Later on in the half Himanshu went on to grab the second one for MYJ in the 34th minute with a simple header over the keeper who didn’t collect it in the first attempt and took MYJ to a 2-0 lead at half time.

The second half didn’t have a lot in it as Iron Born were finding it difficult to break down the MYJ defence and didn’t really work the MYJ keeper and on the other hand MYJ had a lot of missed chances which could have given them a comfortable lead but didn’t convert them. They went on go get their third in the 85th minute with the help of Arif who come off the bench to get his first goal of the season and give MYJ a comfortable 3-0 victory while also keeping a clean sheet and making it 3 clean sheets in 4 games for them while Iron Born will have to build from start once again and give a good response in their upcoming matche

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The first half was equally poised with both teams looking to break on the counter catching the other team off guard. Even tho both teams were looking for counters the first goal came for CFCI from a long range finish from Pathrose which hit the post first and then bounced of the keeper and entered the net to put CFCI in front in the 8th minute. Iron Born turned up their attacking threats after they conceded and also got a few shots on goal but the keeper had it covered. However after all those attempts, Uzair tried a long range shot which dipped over the CFCI keeper who failed to judge the ball which got Iron Born the equaliser in the 26th minute. The score was all square at the end of the first half with all to play for in the next 45 minutes.

The second half started with CFCI pressing the ball and looking the more hungry team to take the lead for the second time in the game but the Iron Born defence didn’t fold easily and gave them a tough battle at the back with Saud Hakim putting in important tackles and clearances for Iron Born. CFCI kept testing the Iron Born keeper and forced a lot of saves from him however, Iron Born got one good chance on the counter and converted that through Kshom who scored a beauty in the dying minutes of the game to win it for Iron Born and complete the comeback and also register their first win of the season.

CFCI will have to look back on this performance after they fumbled their lead and the 3 points making it back to back losses for them.

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Millat FC took control of the first half early, keeping more possession and consistently threatening the Iron Born defence. Captain Keegan Pinto dictated play through midfield, while Roger created constant problems on the wing with his pace and creativity. Iron Born defended bravely in the opening minutes, but the breakthrough arrived in the 16th minute, when Roger found space and slotted home the opener to give Millat a deserved lead.

Iron Born responded with a few attacking moments of their own, but they failed to make their chances count. Millat remained in control for most of the half, entering the break with a solid 1-0 advantage.

The second half saw Iron Born push higher in search of an equaliser. They created opportunities but lacked the finishing touch needed to change the momentum. Millat absorbed the pressure and continued to look dangerous on every counterattack.

Their persistence paid off in the 64th minute, when substitute Merick Fernandes made an instant impact. Set up by Roger, Merick hammered in Millat’s second goal, doubling the lead and shifting full control to the home side.

As Iron Born pushed forward late in the game, Millat found more space to exploit. In the 90th minute, Merick Fernandes struck again – this time with a gentle touch past the goalkeeper – sealing both his brace and Millat’s first victory of the new season.

With a confident 3-0 win, Millat FC begin their campaign on a high, showcasing balance, attacking power and squad depth. Iron Born FC, although showing glimpses of good play, will aim to regroup quickly and return stronger in their next fixtures.

For Millat, this was a statement performance – a winning start built on discipline, energy and clinical finishing.

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MYJGMSC are currently the leaders of the league going unbeaten, with 4 wins out of their 4 matches and 12 points so far. Closely following are Iron Born FC, who are placed 2nd with 3 wins of their 4 matches and 9 points, Maharashtra Oranje FC is ranked third with 2 wins of their four games and 6 points.

Let’s take a look the performance of the top teams of the league table.

MYJ GMSC kicked off their RFDL Mumbai campaign in impressive fashion, clinching victories in their opening four matches. In their debut encounter against Iron Born FC, MYJ found themselves trailing at halftime, but a spirited second-half performance saw them secure a thrilling 3-2 comeback win. Rutig, Kazi, and Andre were the heroes on the scoresheet, with Andre’s injury-time strike sealing the victory. The momentum continued in subsequent matches, as they edged past CFCI with a narrow 1-0 win courtesy of Harsh’s late goal. In a dominant display against Mumbai City FC, MYJ GMSC cruised to a commanding 4-0 triumph, highlighted by Dipu’s brace and contributions from Rutig and Palash. They maintained their winning streak against Millat FC, securing a convincing 3-0 victory with goals from Rajendra, Dipu, and Ridge.

Meanwhile, Iron Born FC, currently occupying the second spot in the standings, have showcased commendable form in their campaign. They commenced their journey with a resounding 3-0 victory over Millat FC, led by Khatib’s brace and a goal from Zeeyan. However, they faced their first setback against MYJ GMSC, succumbing to a narrow 3-2 defeat despite goals from Zeeyan and Shane. Undeterred, Iron Born bounced back with convincing wins over Maharashtra Oranje FC and India Rush Soccer Club, with Khatib leading the charge in their attack.

Maharashtra Oranje FC, positioned third in the league standings, began their RFDL campaign on a high note with a dominant 5-0 win over India Rush Soccer Club. Miit Adekar’s brace, along with goals from Pratham, Harsh, and Aimar, set the tone for their impressive start. However, they encountered setbacks in subsequent matches, suffering defeats against Community Football Club and Iron Born FC. Nevertheless, Maharashtra Oranje regained their momentum with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Kenkre FC, powered by goals from Aimar, Miit, Pratham, and Harsh. The team’s collective effort, coupled with notable performances from Adekar and Adam, underscores their resilience and determination to excel in the competition.

The current top scorer in the Mumbai leg of the Reliance Foundation Development League is the Iron Born captain Mohammed Khatib who has bagged 3 ‘Man of the match’ awards so far with his brilliant play, scoring 5 goals in total. He is closely followed by Maharashtra Oranje’s Miit Adekar who has scored 4 goals for his side. Further the list contains, Duane from Millat FC, Dipu from MYJ GMSC, Aditya from Community Football Club India, Harsh from Mumbai City FC and Aimar from Maharashtra Oranje, where each one of them have scored 3 goals for their respective teams.

Meanwhile, RFYC started their league campaign from today with 2-1 win over Kenkre FC. RFYC were the champions of Mumbai Leg last year and reached the semifinals of the competition after topping the National Group Stage. The team has recently returned from Japan, having played in the Sanix Cup as part of the exposure tour and would have gained some valuable experience and are currently favorites to go all the way in the competition. It will be interesting to see how the Mumbai leg table of Reliance Foundation Development League shifts from here on.

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The Men in Yellow were at their clinical best as they struck when it mattered the most and waltzed home with the three points. The floodgates opened when Sachin Rawat put in an accurate ball from the left to Mahesh Kotkar as the latter hit home in the 17th minute. 1-0 and the goal proved to be a major confidence booster!

Iron Born surprisingly was ineffective in front of goal despite holding on to a chunk of possession in the first half. Was it nerves that got to them that they couldn’t finish off the half dozen chances in front of goal? Their profligacy came to haunt them as Juhu’s lynch pin Tyson Pereira latched on to a long ball and comprehensively beat off last man Shivanshu Rao before lobbing it past the goalkeeper in the 42nd minute.

Also, Rawat was a menace on the left flank as he carved open the CFCI defence numerous times. The best chance came on the stroke of the first half as he cut inside and beat two defenders only to hit the crossbar!  Though the first half finished 2-0 to Juhu still going by how things had panned out it looked only a matter of time before Juhu would hit the target. And it came in the 75th minute when Prathamesh Kamble dribbled past a defender on the right and slammed it past the onrushing goalkeeper in the 75th minute. 3-0 and it was game over for CFCI!

That goal totally deflated CFCI as they looked content to see out the rest of the game. And as the referee blew for the final whistle…Pereira and Juhu had set the tone for what may prove to be a thrilling set of playoff games. As for CFCI…they simply ran out of ammunition!

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Did the linesman flag the third Iron Born ‘goal’ for offside? Yes. Did the referee consult the linesman? No.

Chaotic scenes followed as the referee sent off Sebastian’s Alex Peters for unruly behavior. Was that the correct decision? Yes. The fiasco was a blot on the game. The referees and officials refused to comment. They maintained that the decision to award the goal was legitimate.

For the record (no pun intended!) Troy Nunes scored for Sebastian in the 5th and 11th minutes. Armasah Ansari and Hrishikesh Balaji scored in the 36th and 59th minutes respectively for Iron Born.

The officials or Sebastian? You decide who is in the right!

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Dinesh Kataria scored from a 4th-minute penalty to give Springfield the lead. Iron Born FC’s Aman Manghi scored from a spot-kick in the 7th minute to make it 1-1.

Apart from those two penalties, there was nothing much to talk of in the first half. The game finished 1-1 at half time thanks to tight defending by both teams. Mikail Kazi tapped home in the 54th minute to make it 2-1.

Armasah Ansari’s header had come off the post to give D’Souza the easiest of tap-ins. Springfield was desperate for an equalizer as they threw men forward.

Iron Born FC goalkeeper Atharva Shelke pulled off a blinder of a save in the 75th minute. The pressure seemed to have got to Springfield as Kataria spurned a glorious chance to equalize. They paid a heavy price as Iron Born FC scored the third goal through Ansari in the 83rd minute.

Springfield goalkeeper Akash Paul pulled off a couple of good saves to ensure damage limitation.

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