Sara FA will be hosting trials for two of it’s teams, one playing in MDFA Super division and the other team playing in the MDFA 2nd division. Madanpura FA will be hosting trials for only one team which is playing in the 3rd team. The trials will be held at the Neville D’souza Ground, Reclamation, Bandra West. The players are expected to bring their original Aadhar card and original birth certificate.

The trials will be supervised by renowned coach, Zakir Husain Ansari, who has been coaching for the past 20 years. Players coming for trials will get the opportunity to play under Zakir sir, if selected, who has produced so many national and international level players. His experience and skills will prove to be vital for the players who are selected.

Date: 30^th August

Time: 2 pm

Age category- 16 and above

Venue: Neville D’souza Ground, Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai-50

For any more information regarding the trial contact –  Anas Sir – 7738566603

Documents – Original Aadhar card and Original Birth Certificate (Original or Xerox)

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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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An early chance missed as the white team kicked off the game at 3:50 pm but the opponent snatched the ball possession well in the 5^th minute that was found in the feet of Ajay Kahar who drove the ball with a powerful shot from inside the box but went by just above the cross bar.

What a miss! As the white team earned the ball possession again in the 13^th minute Navin D. Negl played some tricks on the left flank crossing the ball into the box which met Fahim Munshi who missed to fire a header from near the right-hand post.

Again, an open goal scoring chance couldn’t be capitalised, as a lovely through ball by Fahim Munshi found Navin D. Negl this time who had cut passed the keeper but the ball went trailing faster before he could strike it on the target and hits it out of play in the 15^th minute.

Half time score ICL – A 0-0 Madanpura S.C.

In the 66^th minute, Nikhil Poddar pushed a green team player from behind who had a perfect chance to score a goal yet concluded in a penalty. Talha Shaikh stepped on to make it 1-0 for the Madanpura S.C.

A Substitution in the 70^th minute got Sunny F. Pereira up front in place of Krunal N. Shellar.

An equaliser in the 76^th minute, as a struggling strike from Smith Koli  for the team in white made it all square and also was seen to be the last goal of the game as the full-time score went on to be ICL – A 1-1 Madanpura S.C

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Madanpura came into the match with a heavy 7-0 defeat at the hands of Atlanta FC on 19th September 2016. Following Atlanta’s match, Madanpura SC got a walkover as Bad Boys failed to turn up.

Whereas, Soccer A to Z also suffered loss, not once but twice, when they went down 2-0 against Carmelites FC and 4-1 against Franco S.C. on 21st September 2016 and 10th October 2016. Though last week, Soccer A to Z earned a respectable draw when they hold Bad Boys 3-3 where Sahid Muhammad netted a brace.

Tej Bohra scored for Madanpura SC with a brilliant goal, whereas, Shubham Patekar registered the lone goal for Soccer A to Z. Both the teams had their chances but couldn’t capitalize which resulted in a stalemate.

Madanpura dominated the second-half as they created a number of chances but their poor finishing in front of the goal cost them two vital points. Whereas, Soccer A to Z defended well and had an organized backline to stop Madanpura’s distribution.

In the end, both the teams had to settle for a point.

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One would be amazed to see his fitness. He has been inspirational for hundreds of young football players in Mumbai, and his legacy has already been in the history books of Mumbai football.

As Football being a poor man’s game, Fazal Shaikh, Academy Officer at Dias United Sports Club, lives in a slum at Antophill, Wadala. Probably Fazal Shaikh’s most memorable moment came when in 1979 he played against the god of football, Brazilian legend Pele, in a friendly game at Parade ground near Portugal church, Kerala. Fazal was just 15 years old at that time. His dream had come true.

‘Chacha’ started playing football for Thirumala Devasum High School in Cochin, Kerala. That’s when he realise about his passion and determination towards football. He went on to represent State three times for Cochin, Kerala.

Fazal Shaikh professionally turned footballer in 1979 when he played for Bajpa Airport, a club based in Mangalore. Just before representing Bajpa Airport, he had also played for State Bank of India (SBI) in ‘A’ Division League, Kerala in the year 1976.

Two years after playing for Bajpa Airport, in 1981 he settled in Mumbai and went on to play for many clubs over the years.

34 years after turning professional footballer, ‘Chacha’ formed a Football Academy in Mumbai which is known as ‘Boxer Football Academy’ in the year 2013. Recently they have collaborated with Dias United Sports Club (run by Cajetan Dias), which has been affiliated and working with Maharashtra State Government Sports Events & Various Recognized Sports Association.o promote local football talent

Chacha’s aim is to promote local football talent and one of the reasons for collaborating with Dias United Sports Club is because Fazal Shaikh has keen interest to work for the development of football without seeking any monetary benefits.

A tournament will be organised by Dias United Sports Club alongside Boxer Football Academy to select the emerging talents who might get a chance to represent the nation in the F5WC (Five-a-side World Cup).

“It’s an opportunity that I didn’t get in my childhood days, being a part of such a football tournament is a proud and honour to work for the development of football in India,” Fazal Shaikh on F5WC.

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