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Both sides come into the match, with high spirits of qualifications, in a closely knit Maharashtra Zone table. Kenkre FC currently sits at 4^th place in the table, however, separated by just three points from first place DSK Shivajians. Tuesday’s opponents Pune City FC are also just two points ahead in second place, which makes the encounter a lot more interesting as to who would have an upper hand as the season goes on.

Pune City FC has made a tremendous start to the season having gained maximum points from their three matches, whereas Kenkre FC has been able to record just seven points from their six matches.

A total of 10 matches (home and away) means Kenkre FC do not have much breathing space and will need to tighten their grip on the proceedings. A slip of luck and a lacklustre result at Mamurdi on Tuesday would mean that Kenkre’s hopes for qualification can all be gone with DSK and Pune further strengthening their position at the top.

In the reverse fixture at Cooperage, Kenkre FC stumbled to a 3-1 defeat to Pune City FC who grew into the match and after taking a one-goal lead in the first-45 completely took the game away from Kenkre FC in the second half.

The match can prove to be a make or break situation for the Mumbai club – Kenkre FC as Pune City FC seems confident at making it four wins from four matches. Pune City FC recorded a narrow 2-1 win over Mumbai FC in their opening match, but it is to be seen that can Kenkre FC pull off a tough fight away from home where they have good recording 4 points from a possible 9.

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Kenkre FC dominated the play from the very first minute, as they continued to fancy their chances throughout the 90 minutes. The opening goal of the match came due to the courtesy of Klien Pinto’s lovely cross inside the box into Shimyu Sasikumar Manikkoth‘s path, who converted the chance to give his side the upper hand in the 18th minute.

Another goal in the 55th minute by Defender Shaunak Ghorpade, put Kenkre in complete control of the match. Ghorpade headed the ball powerfully in the far left post straight from the corner taken by Klien Pinto.

That wasn’t enough from the winning side as their substitute Yash Angre in the 88th minute guided a low pass in to the path of another substitute Krishna Vijayan, who scored to seal the victory.

With two games remaining Kenkre FC have now won two, drawn one and lost three in their U18 I-League fixtures. Whereas PIFA Colaba, on the other hand, are yet to grab a single point in this season’s I-league.

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Pranjal Bhumij, Lalawmpuia and substitute Omkar More scored hat-tricks as Marchstarfield Marbawiang added to the flurry of goals as well; Kenkre F.C.’s consolation strike came from substitute Prathamesh Kadam.

A defeat for Kenkre on Monday evening meant the side is no longer in contention for a qualifying spot for the next round of the Youth League. Facing their third defeat in four matches, Kenkre sits with just three points in the fourth spot. While DSK, who managed to have a 100% record in the two matches played so far is now leading the table with a superior goal difference compared to Pune City.

The first half of match was a much more balanced encounter as DSK and Kenkre battled to gain an upper hand in the match. DSK were superior in terms of the chances they could fathom, courtesy of which they took a 17th-minute lead from Pranjal Bhumij. Overall, the first half did not produce any noteworthy moments but shaped the match going into the second half.

Kenkre looked a much tired coming into the second-45, and despite keeping DSK at bay for most parts of the half, the home side stumbled and never really recovered from letting the second goal in around the 51 minutes mark. Second-half substitute Omkar More ran a one-man show for 10 minutes as he manoeuvres past the Kenkre defence thrice in 10 minutes to complete his hat-trick (51’, 55’ and 59’).

On the hour mark, Marchstarfield Marbawiang struck another goal. A second strike from Pranjal Bhumij followed in the 62^nd minute of the match. And in the closing 20 minutes of the match, five goals were scored as the proceedings concluded with a resounding 10-1 win for the visitors DSK.

Also, read Kenkre’s only victorious match in this U-18 i-League so far with PIFA.

Lalawmpuia’s hattrick turned a gap into a chasm, during the time Prathamesh Kadam got his and Kenkre’s only goal. Bhumij also scored a third to complete his hat-trick in the 78^th minute.

As Kenkre’s campaign is coming down to another poor end, DSK looks stronger with every match, having won their previous match 6-0 at home, a 10-1 away win just improves their credibility as an opposition home and away.

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The first of three goals for Pune City came in the 38th minute, forward Nijw Muchahary’s sharpness inside the box to instinctively react and convert, gave his side a one-goal lead going into the second-45 minutes.

During the first half hour of play, neither side looked like breaking the deadlock, despite FC Pune City dominating the majority of it in terms of possession of the ball. Prior to the opening goal of the match, Pune City completed a string of passing moves before they eventually scored past Adil Sameja – in-goal for Kenkre.

The home side, Kenkre did not enjoy control against MUM – PIFA Sports (Colaba) in the second-half, having done all the good work earlier. A repeat against Pune City saw Kenkre slip further as the visiting team managed to score twice in the second-half.

Pune City, courtesy of their win, now lead the table with maximum points (6) after two games, having beaten Mumbai F.C. 2-1, in a close encounter, at home. Meanwhile, Kenkre, who showed signs of improvement in their second match, produced a similar feat, which got them a (2-0) defeat vs. Mumbai F.C. on the matchday 1.

Pune City, who constantly looked for the all-important second goal, pushed Kenkre deeper into their own half, in the second-half. As a result, defender Ashish Rai found himself with time and space to put visitors Pune City two goals ahead in the 55th minute.

Kenkre has managed just three points from the opening three matches (W1, L2). Coach Akhil Kothari needs to change his side’s performances as the game matures, and start collecting points from losing positions, with barely time remaining.

Pune City struck again in the 74th minute through Buanthunglun Samte to round up the goalscoring for visitors, displaying the team’s complete supremacy over the two halves. In added time, on 92 minutes, Kenkre got their consolation through their in-form player Shaunak Ghorpade.

As referee Raunak Gajbhiye blew the full-time whistle, Pune City had eased past a positive-looking Kenkre side, managing to make a solid remark; with back-to-back wins – at home and on the road – Pune City looks seemingly set to get past DSK Shivajians, if they can manage to continue their good form.

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Here are the details of the trials which will be followed this month:

Categories: Under 18 & Under 16

Tournaments (If selected from the trials):Under 18 I – League, Under 16 I – League, MDFA Super Div, MDFA First Div, All India Football Competitions

Eligibility: Under 18 – (01.01.1998 to 31.12.1999)

Under 16 : (01.01.2000 to 31.12.2001)

Date/Time for the Trials : 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 April 2016

Under 18 : 2.45 to 4.45pm

Under 16 : 4.45pm to 6.45pm

Venue : Goans Sports Ground, Cross Maidan, Churchgate.

Notice:

Players need to carry copy of attested passport/birth certificate only, no other document will be accepted.

Players need to carry 2 passport size photos.

Players attending trials should be physically fit to play 90 minutes.

Kindly check this page before you come for the trial in case of any changes/updates.

Registration forms will be available at the ground.

(Trials will be postponed in case of rains)

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