Since last year MDFA started an Award nights function at the end of football season to grace all the clubs and players for dedicating their time towards the beautiful game and the development of football in the city of dreams.

In the presence of big personalities of Mumbai, MDFA will award the best performers of the season.

The Nominations for best players in each department are:

Goalkeeper: Ankita Sinde (FSI), Saraswati Kharati (FCM), Shreeya Yadav (Football Leaders), Ritika Sharma (Somaiya)

Defenders: Afreen Peerbhoy (FSI), Kimberly Fernandez (Bodyline), Layra Estibero (Football Leaders), Priyanka Ahirao (Rush)

Midfielders: Sujata Kar (FCM), Priya Tiwari (FSI), Pooja Dhamal (FSI), Karishma Vazirani (FSI)

Forward: Delfiya Pereira (Football Leaders), Ark D’silva (Bodyline), Jyoti Mehra (FSI), Sai Sanke (Future Star)

Also Read: Nominated players of MDFA Youth League for ‘MDFA Awards Nights’

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Indian women’s football has already proven their metal on FIFA ranking board where Indian National Team of Men stands at 130 through their recent achievements, Indian National Team of Women possesses 54th rank.

However, there are still a lot many gaps to be filled in order to provide a better platform for girls, one that lasts longer than the usual monthly league at the same time increase the number of teams and players.

For the first time in the history of MDFA, the sole governing body of Football for the Mumbai City and its suburbs has come up with a new league format in alliance with Mumbai City FC and Sporting Lions Foundation.

The new league structure will have 3 divisions altogether. The top most band will be called as the MDFA Women’s Premier First Division. This division will be playing in an 11 v 11 format. While the next in line would be called as the MDFA Women’s Premier Second Division following a 7 v 7 format. Apart from these two divisions, MDFA along with Mumbai City FC and Sporting Lions Foundation has also opened a gateway through incorporating the Third Division aka MDFA Women’s Developmental League which will be in a 5 v 5 format.

Furthermore, a self-explanatory illustration of the MDFA Women’s League’s structure.

The number of Teams allowed in the:
MDFA Women’s Premier First Division = 8 teams
MDFA Women’s Premier Second Division = 16 teams
MDFA Women’s Developmental League = 16 teams.

The league will be starting in the month of April and the registration has begun already.
Interested teams are hereby requested to full-fill the documentation requirement on or before 25th of March 2017.

For further information, please contact MDFA office.

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Kimberly Fernandes scored two dazzling goals in the first half for Bodyline FC, whereas Devangi Maheshwari scored the lone goal for Aadhar Pratishtan after converting from the spot. Bodyline stood firm and calm in the dying minutes of the match to become Women’s League champion for the second time in a row.

Right from the kick off Bodyline FC played like a true champions. They could have scored on the seventh minute itself when Levanah Samuel came close to open the scoring, but she only managed to blaze her shot over the bar.

Just two minutes after Levanah’s attempt, Bodyline’s midfielder Kimberly Fernandes found the back of the net from way over the half line. Aadhar Pratishtan’s Goalkeeper Ayushi Modi just stood watching as the ball nestle past her.

A minute later, Kimberly came close to score her second goal but her low driven shot was comprehensively saved by Ayushi.

There was no stopping Kimberly, who on the 16th minute doubled Bodyline’s lead with yet another long range screamer, this time on the run from the right flank. Her teammate’s were hardly surprised after Kimberly’s goal, assuming Bodyline’s players are simply use to witness such type of goals from the no. 8 in training.

Aadhar Prastishtan had a tough first half, as they seemed running out of ideas to stop such a strong team who was on their way to clinch their successive league title.

Apart from Kimberly, her teammate Levanah Samuel also had an impressive game. Just before the break, Levanah set up Tricia Collaco across the goal with a fine pass, but Tricia didn’t managed to quite get there who could have put the tie to bed with that goal.

In the second half, Aadhar Prastishtan came up with a fine performance and put a great display to make the final more intense.

Their hard work finally paid off on the 52nd minute. Bodyline’s Defender Kimberly Miranda brought down Muskan Mehra inside the box when the latter was through on goal.

Aadhar Prastishtan’s Devangi Maheshwari, who had earlier injured her nose in the match stepped up and comfortably converted the penalty to cut short the deficit.

Dhurva Vahia did jumped on the right way but couldn’t managed to keep Devangi’s effort out.

Though the deficit was cut short the time was already running out with Aadhar Prastishtan having only five minutes to level the score.

Bodyline’s strong defense comprising of Kimbery Miranda and Juhi Shah held their nerves in the dying minutes to see off their counterparts and emerged as MDFA Women’s League Champions for the second time in a row.

MDFA’s Souter Vaz, U. Banerjee and the Chairman Aditya Thackeray himself presented the glittering trophy to Bodyline FC after their 2-1 triumph.

Kimberly Fernandes was named as the player of the tournament who was presented with a cash prize from chief guest Rahul Patil, MLA of Marathwada.

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Aadhar Pratishthan had suffered a 0-4 defeat against Fr. Agnel Red in the semi-final on Wednesday, but soon after the game they lodged a written protest along with the protest fee, stating that their opponents (Fr. Agnel) had registered and fielded players from outside Mumbai District without obtaining the necessary transfer clearances.

MDFA, Hon. General Secretary, U. Banerjee confirmed that Aadhar Pratishthan had lodged a protest, which was upheld and that Fr. Agnel have been debarred for registering players from outside Mumbai.

“Following Aadhar Pratishthan’s protest the MDFA Women’s League and disciplinary committee, unanimously decided that Fr. Agnel had violated the registration rules and had to be penalized by being disqualified,” Banerjee mentioned.

The MDFA Managing Committee will later decide if further action is to be taken against the erring club.

Aadhar Pratishthan, making their debut in this competition, will now take on defending champions Bodyline FC who had defeated Fr. Agnel Blue 2-0 in the second semi-final.

The women’s final will kick-off at 4.00 pm on Friday, April 22 at the Karnatak Sporting Association ground, Cross Maidan.

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Semi Final 1: Father Agnel Red 4-0 Aadhar Pratishthan

In the first semi, Velonie Fernandes strike twice to help Father Agnel Red to register a thumping 4-0 victory over Aadhar Prastishthan. Michelle Castana and Sujitha Murgaonkar also got on the score sheet.

After a barren first fifteen minutes, Michelle Castana put Father Agnel Red in front with a sublime finish inside the 18-yard box leaving Aadhar Prastishthan Goalkeeper Liyanne Dhalla absolutely no chance to save Michelle’s shot.

Couple of minutes later, Velonie made it 2-0 after a neat finish which put Aadhar Pratishthan’s chances in jeopardy of making it into the final. In the second half, Velonie scored again with a swift strike on a counter attack to increase their lead to three goals.

Father Agnel Red scored their fourth and final goal late in the second-half when Sujitha Murgaonkar found the back of the net from close range. Father Agnel will be hoping to emulate this performance this performance when they meet a strong Bodyline F.C side.

Semi Final 2: Bodyline F.C 2-0 Father Agnel Blue

The defending champions of Women’s league Bodyline F.C earned a hard fought 2-0 victory over Father Agnel Blue at KSA ground to set up a clash with Father Agnel Red in the Final, which will be held on Friday at the same venue.

Tricia Colaco opened the scoring on the 11th minute when she pounced on a rebound to slot it home from close range to give Bodyline F.C a vital lead. Father Agnel Blue pushed forward in hope to find the equalizer but with Dhurva Vahia on goal for Bodyline F.C, it proved to be a daunting task for girls in blue.

In the dying minutes of the game, Father Agnel Blue had their chances but couldn’t capitalized and had to suffer another set back when Bodyline F.C’s Reetika Sahani curled her shot from the edge of the box into the corner of the net to put the final nail in the coffin.

The goal came in the injury time which made it impossible for Father Agnel Blue to make a comeback. With this win, Bodyline F.C has made it to the Final and will be facing Father Agnel Red in hope to retain their Title.

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