With all four teams level on points heading into the fixture, the stakes were high, and both sides delivered an end-to-end contest filled with goals and momentum swings. Hope United started on the front foot, but Reliance struck first in the 14th minute through Lalmuanuip, finishing off a swift counter-attacking move.

The momentum quickly shifted further in Reliance’s favour as Konthoujam Kingson capitalised on a defensive lapse to double the lead just minutes later. Shyam Krishna then added a third in the 34th minute with a stunning strike from distance, putting Reliance firmly in control.

Hope United, however, responded brilliantly before halftime. Rishi pulled one back in the 44th minute before Asadul Abdul added another just before the break, reducing the deficit to 3-2 and setting up an exciting second half.

The comeback was completed early after the restart when Hope were awarded a penalty, which Rishi converted to level the score at 3-3. But the game continued to swing wildly, as Wangphrang Phawa restored Reliance’s lead almost immediately with a header from a cross.

Reliance extended their advantage in the 68th minute through Vanlalthazuala, but Hope once again refused to back down. Chaitan’s superb free-kick in the 71st minute brought them back within a goal, keeping the contest alive until the final stages.

Despite relentless pressure from Hope United, Reliance FYC held their composure defensively to see out the game and secure a crucial win. The result takes them to the top of the playoff group with six points and confirms their place in the semi-finals, while Hope United exit the competition after a spirited fight.

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IOT controlled large phases of the game with confident ball possession and patient build-up play. However, Reliance looked sharp whenever they won the ball back, breaking forward with pace and purpose to trouble the IOT defence.

The first half saw both teams testing each other without finding the finishing touch. Despite a few promising moves at either end, neither side managed to break the deadlock, and the teams went into the break level.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 55th minute when Rutig stepped up for IOT and found the back of the net to give his side the advantage. With the lead in hand, IOT looked composed and organised at the back, trying to protect their narrow edge.

Reliance refused to back down and continued to push forward in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off in the 84th minute when Pritom unleashed a stunning long-range strike that left the goalkeeper with no chance, bringing the scores level and swinging the momentum late in the game.

The match ended 1-1, with Reliance Foundation Young Champs earning a valuable point and denying India On Track a third straight victory.

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In the first half Reliance had good control of the ball and good passing accuracy as they kept moving the ball around and made the Sellebrity players work a little harder to get the ball. The first breakthrough for Reliance came in the 21st minute through Lalmuanpuia to put the Young Champs ahead. Sellebrity found it hard to really work the keeper and didn’t find their equaliser in the first half which ended at 1-0.

The second half started with Sellebrity FC starting to once again push for an equaliser and did just that as Hasain finished it brilliantly past the keeper in the 58th minute to make it 1-1 for Sellebrity. Just 5 minutes later Kingson went on to get the lead once again for Reliance and put them 2-1 up. The Sellebrity keeper made some great saves to keep his team in the match but not for long as Viraj struck a good finish in to the corner to seal the game for Reliance and return back to winning games with a 3-1 victory over Sellebrity FC.

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The first half was a mixture of both teams looking for an opener but Bombay Gymkhana had the more better chances to go in front but the Reliance keeper stood strong to deny them. Reliance kept rotating the ball neatly and tried to break down the Bombay Gymkhana attack but it wasn’t that easy. The first half had a few half decent chances as well but both teams failed to break the deadlock which ended the half at 0-0.

Bombay Gymkhana came out stronger in the second half and got an early goal in just the 56th minute through their keeper Kaushal which was a very rare incident to see a keeper scoring in the MPL which put them in front. Just 12 minutes later they went on to grab a second this time with the help of Porus Shroff and made it 2-0. Reliance tried to comeback but the Bombay Gymkhana defence stood strong and defended with good shape. They went on to win the game with a 2-0 scoreline making it back to back wins for Bombay Gymkhana while handing RFYC their first defeat of the season.

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The opening match saw Reliance Foundation Young Champs take on MYJ–GMSC in a tightly fought encounter. Both teams showed good structure and discipline, but clear chances were limited for much of the game. The breakthrough came in the 67th minute, when substitute Viraj Vinay Singh made an immediate impact after coming on in the 60th minute. His well-taken goal secured a 1–0 win for Reliance and a positive start to their campaign.

In the second fixture, Iron Born FC faced MH Oranje FC and produced a solid performance. Iron Born took the lead early in the match through Prasad Mahadeo Sherkane, who scored in the 15th minute. Oranje tried to respond but were unable to find an equaliser, as Iron Born defended well to claim a 1–0 victory in their opening game.

The final match of the day featured Millat FC against Community Football Club India (CFCI) in an engaging contest. CFCI struck early with Ninad Mohite scoring in the 4th minute. They extended their lead late in the game when Shriharsh Madhusudhan Shrirangam Surepalli found the net in the 74th minute. Millat FC pulled one back through substitute Mayur Jadhav in the 84th minute, but CFCI held on to secure a 2–1 win.

Day 1 of the RFDL Mumbai Qualifiers delivered competitive football and encouraging performances from young players. With teams already showing intent and quality, the tournament promises exciting action in the days ahead.

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