Asadul Khan, Bishoo Thapa, Michael Idewele and Sumedh K. — the fab four — were the architects for the resounding victory. Khan scored in the 16th and 64th minutes respectively to cap off a brilliant individual performance.

He tormented Warriors throughout and was a thorn in their flesh! Sumedh’s workman-like effort was worth it’s weight in gold. The margin of victory could have been much more if it wasn’t for some dogged defending from Warriors.

As the first half finished 1-0 to Payyade they switched gears in the second and found the net thrice. Thapa and Idewele scored in the 57th and 74th minutes to add to Khan’s goal and complete a resounding win. Khan’s goal celebration — a spectacular back flip — was a treat to watch!

Warriors was no match for the table toppers who attacked relentlessly and carved them open on umpteen occasions.

Payyade has fired a warning shot to their potential opponents in the playoffs!

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Warriors raced to a 4-0 lead in the first half and made it a no-contest.

Pratik Sharma scored in the 17th minute and opened the floodgates. Mark Kuthokathan (28th minute), Solanki (37th minute) and Gaurav Narkar (46th minute) added to the tally in the goal-fest.

Warriors snuffed R.S.F (B) out of the contest and put the game to bed in the first half.

Vicky Karkada scored in the 71st and 84th minutes respectively to reduce the deficit for R.S.F (B). Mihir Tambe found the net in the 54th minute and made it 4-3. The first half deficit was a bit too much for them to overcome in the end.

Sharma scored again in the 92nd minute and made it 5-3.

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He scored off a 30-yarder in the 29th minute and left the Warriors goalkeeper for dead! Masih’s speed and physical play was a huge plus.

Both teams played at walking pace at the onset. Warriors played catch up in the first half which was virtually a midfield battle. Sporting held on to possession and created numerous chances and Warriors tried out the oft familiar long ball strategy.

Akash Khadka was the architect for Sporting’s build-up play on the right flank. His superb off-the-ball work opened up space for the Sporting strikers. Masih’s shot swiveled in the air for a second or two and went past the dive of the goalkeeper. It is a contender for the goal of the season!

Kevin Fernandes came close to scoring for Warriors as his cross went wide of the post. Warriors played catch up for most of the first half which finished 1-0 to Sporting.

Khadka cleverly switched flanks as he peppered the Warriors’ backline with crosses and long balls in the second half. Akshay Yadav came close to scoring a second goal and Chirag Baria and Khadka failed to apply the finishing touches. Warriors simply couldn’t find a way past the Sporting backline!

Avesh Shaikh (Mumbai Warriors) and Mustak Shaikh (Tarun Sporting) got their marching orders in the dying minutes for dissent.

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Sagar Salian and Pratik Sharma scored for Intelenet and Mumbai Warriors in the 15th and 25th minutes respectively.

Salian scored as he applied an easy finish from inside the box after the opposition defenders had failed to clear.

Warriors pushed men forward as Intelenet held firm at the back.

Sharma scored from a chip off a tight angle to make it 1-1 for Warriors. A superb effort!

The game was 1-1 at half time with both teams having had a fair shot for a second goal.

Two superb saves by Intelenet goalkeeper Berwin Gama was the highlight of the first half.

Intelenet failed to capitalize on the flurry of chances in the second half.

Salian troubled Warriors with his pace and dribbling and was the best player for Intelenet.

Steven Gomes dictated passing and created space for Intelenet’s attackers.

Intelenet smartly rotated the flanks and pinned Warriors in their own half for much of the second half.

Bosco Pereira, Ishaan Sidana, Navin Koli and Pereira came close to a winner only for Warriors to hold on!

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Both the teams came into this match knowing how important a win was to get them towards survival. Bombay Muslims and Mumbai Warriors played the most important 90 minutes of their MDFA season. The match begun with Warriors taking the initiative creating chances. The finishing was missing but there was a lot of time to capitalise. Bombay Muslims tried to create chances of their own but failed to convert as both teams looked deadlocked at 0-0. Very nearly in the first half a thunderous shoot from the right from Warriors hit the left post and stayed out as luck denied Warriors the lead. Both teams went inside with the scoreline 0-0.

The  second produced all the action and the goals as we witnessed a thrilling comeback from the Warriors. Tabrez Khan opened the scoring in the 58th minute for the Bombay Muslims as it was 1-0 in their favor. The chances of survival seemed decent but there was still more than half an hour to play and hold onto the lead. But it was not the story as Mumbai Warriors had a script of their own. In the 67th minute the Warriors got a free-kick which proved pivotal. The shot fired at the goal was spilled by the Bombay Muslims keeper and Akshay Kamble was there to put in the rebound. 1-1 and it was game on. Warriors dominated the entire game whereas Bombay Muslims had moments in patches to score. But the drama unfolded in the 90th minute when Pranay Bhandari netted the winner giving Warriors all three points.

That was another roller coaster at the end of which Mumbai Warriors came out victorious. This 2-1 victory means that they are safe and will be playing in the Super Division next MDFA season. Everyone at Football Counter congratulates the Mumbai Warriors team on successfully avoiding relegation and making a spirited comeback. Special mentions to coach Rajkumar Ashappa for leading his team all the time.

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In the first game of the day, Worli SC faced off against Veer English SC. 9.30 am kickoff time. It was Worli SC who emerged victorious with a single goal. Number 11 Gaurav netted the only goal in the 23rd minute which proved enough for Worli to cross the finishing line.

The second game of the day featured  Veera Utd against St Rocks B. 10.35 am kickoff time. Veera Utd successfully defeated St Rocks B by a scoreline of 2-0. Number 3 Manu Parkar scored both the goals as his brace proved to be vital in their victory.

The final game of the day had Mumbai Warriors taking on  LIC SC. the kickoff for this game was 11.45 am. Warriors dismantled the LIC team by a scoreline of 6-0. It was a goalfest for Mumbai Warriors with Pruthvi Sawant scoring the opening two goals in the 1st and the 14th minute respectively. Sudeep Yadav scored the third in the 23rd minute. Arbaaz Shaikh was the 2nd player to score a brace as he made the scoreline 5-0 in the 30th minute. Number 9 Runal Patil rounded off the scoring in the 35th minute making it a wonderful day for Mumbai Warriors.

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