As proceedings at the end of regulatory time ended in 2-2, the game and the tournament were won by Mumbai Rush Soccer by the narrowest of margins – 5-4 on penalties.

Mumbai Rush Soccer came into the finals on the back of a hard fought and a nail-biting semifinal win over Bharat F.C. by 1-0; Joyson Chettiar’s strike was enough to separate the two teams at the full-time whistle.

Meanwhile, Our Lady of Fatima had a similar fortune, as they got past Bombay F.C. 1-0 courtesy of Mooen Shaikh’s goal.

Steadfast FC – Mumbai Rush Soccer opened the scoring through their brilliant player Tyson Patel in the 18th minute of the match, to put his side in the driving seat in the final.

But the enthusiasm and joy were cut short when Kevin D’Souza levelled matters two minutes later in the 20th minute for Our Lady of Fatima.

As the first-half reached its final five minutes, Tyson Patel found time and space to guide home the second goal in the 26th minute.

The commencement of the second half saw a more composed and poised look at the proceedings. Without any goal-bound action for 20 minutes, Bhupati Chandra’s goal in the 50th minute levelled matters for Our Lady of Fatima later on in the second half. A scoreline of 2-2 meant the match headed into a penalty shootout at the full-time whistle.

In a tense and nervy finale, Mumbai Rush Soccer and Our Lady of Fatima were already on the edge with every move made; and a penalty shootout added to the intensity on the day.

As the winning penalty went past the Our Lady of Fatima’s goalkeeper, Steadfast FC – Mumbai Rush Soccer cheered in joy as if the festive season now had an all new and satisfying reason for a celebration at long last.

After some excited round of matches, Steadfast FC – Mumbai Rush Soccer were crowned the champions of the inaugural MDFA under-16 Youth Challenge 2016.

Click here for the photo gallery of the finale!

Also, click here for the photo gallery of the third place!

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The previously organised Grassroot Football Festival at Santacruz and Chembur gained positive feedback from the players and as well as from the parents. This inspired Mumbai Rush SC to continue the festival in other regions which could help them lure more young talents across the City.

The festival will be a one-day event which is initiated to introduce as many boys and girls as possible to football through various activities without distinction of ethnic origin, religion, social background, or football skills.

The children will be taught basic skills and small-sided games which will give all the participants the opportunity to get involved in playing football.

The Grassroot Festival is scheduled on 26th November 2016 from 6pm to 8pm at Dr Antonio Da’Silva High School Turf, Dadar (W). Whereas, the second Grassroot camp is scheduled on 27th November 2016 from 10am to 12am at C.P Goenka High School Turf, Thane.

To register, message your – Full Name, Date of Birth and Venue on 8879650983 / 9967490648.

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