Being a tournament that started 108 years ago, the Nadkarni Cup is one of the most prestigious events in Mumbai football. It is considered as a the season opener of MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League for the elite Division teams but unfortunately this year it has been scheduled late November due to the delay in the monsoons.

This tournament features all the top teams of MDFA Elite Division League and is played on a knockout basis. This format has seen some very exciting matches over the years at the RCF grounds.

The former I-League team ONGC, certainly seem to be the favourites in this 108th Edition, Air India too look like strong contenders and there is no ruling out the newly crowned All India Inter – Railways Champions, Western Railway.

Mumbai Customs, who are currently in superb form in the Elite Division are still unbeaten this season, with some young and talented players in their squad, this well knit unit is another favourite in the 108th edition of the RFC Nadkarni Cup 2014.

With all competitive teams and an amazing atmosphere at the RCF sports complex, this event is going to be entertaining and action packed.

Football Counter wishes all the participating teams the very best!

Following are the fixture of 108th Edition of RCF Nadkarni Cup 2014.

Participating Teams : Air India, ONGC, Western Railway, Bank of India, PIFA Colaba, M.S. Police, G.M. Sports, Mumbai Customs, Mumbai FC Under-19, Kenkre FC, Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Companeroes SC, Karnatak SA, Dena Bank and RCF.

Nadkarni Cup 2014 fixture

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Mumbai customs played an outstanding come back in the second half, they overcome from a goal deficit scored by Hekmat singh in the 64^th minute, when Sagar Bedekar wrongly brought down by Vivek singh kaira awarded a free kick to custom, Praneel Mendon’s power full shot got fumbled through goalkeeper Razak devsur’s hand landed into Hekmat Singh’s feet and then the joy of happiness among the entire crew.

Each half dedicated to Air India, Mumbai custom respectively. Air india took control over the game at the beginning only. N D Opara foreign recruit is tough to handle for Mumbai custom’s defenders, he keeps trying very frequently and made custom goal keeper Lihaz Koya busy in the box. Foreign recruit Emanuel Aja scored through a beautiful header, Monish Bhamre pull down Air India’s Jonychand sign awarded a free kick to Yogesh Rawat to curl the ball for Emanuel’s to test his heading skill.

Both the team were on their toes to get more numbers on the scoreboard but couldn’t make more than one and match ended with 1-1 and the result would be decided into a tie breaker. For Air India Emanuel Aja, Bhusan tumbe, N D Opara scored where as for Mumbai custom Kevin Patric was the lone scorer. Air Inida’s Allan Dias missed the target; his shot was easy save for Lihaz Koya. Mumbai custom had bad luck as their first two attempts got saved, Sajjad Alam and substitute Zinto zose and later Ashirwad hegde joined the club. The Match had a nice pace and got some hard and rough tackles, Referee Gadhe had nice control over the game, he booked two Air India players; Yogesh Rawat, Sidharth Nayak and Mumbai  custom’s Hekmat singh for yellow cards.

Other played matches – Pre quarter final

RCF & GM S.C

RCF won by 2 goals to NIL   2 – 0
Scorers for RCF Ajoy Kumar Singh scored the 1st goal by neatly tapping the ball with a fine placement to the right of the Goal keeper in the 40th minute & 2nd goal was scored in the 70th minute by Piyokumar with a neat placement to the far corner of the net.

AIR INDIA V/S Union Bank.

AIR INDIA won the match 2 – 1.
AIR INDIA Opened the account through Jonychand Singh in the 51st minute and the 2nd goal was scored by N.D. Opara in the 79th minute during the run of play which ultimately turned out to be the match winner. Aaron D’cost reduced the margin by scoring the lone goal for Union Bank.

M.S. POLICE v/s KENKRE FC

M.S.POLICE WON 3 – 1
Abdul Jaffar scored 2 goals and 1 Goal scored by Mohsin Mohammed.
For Kenkre the lone scorer was Yash Mhatre.

ONGC    v/s   COMPANEROES

ONGC 3 COMPANEROES NIL
Kailash Patil scored 2 goals in 4 minutes midway in the second half &
3rd Goal for ONGC came through Sathish.

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