Century Rayon and Sea View locked horns in one of the most crucial encounters in the MDFA 1^st Division group games this season. As mentioned in our previous article this match would be pivotal in deciding the outcome of group C as to which two teams progressed to the play-off. For those of you unaware here’s another update of how the scenario looked like before coming into the match. Carmelites S.C completed all their matches grabbing 19 points and a goal difference of +9. Century Rayon have 18 points with 1 game to play against Sea View with a mammoth goal difference of +17. Whereas Sea View on 15 points with a goal difference of +7 had 2 games remaining, one against Sahayadri KM and this one against Century Rayon.

The match was shifted to Cooperage ground as there was a change in venue which describes the magnitude of this match. The first half kicked off and we were underway for a cracker of a game. Century Rayon charged forward in attack laying out a statement of intent from them to qualify. They dominated possession for majority of the first half. We were seeing a Century side full of intent and they opened the scoring midway through the first half. A long ranger from number 5 Sumit Bhosle bulged the net giving Century Rayon the lead. From then on it was all Century who were high on confidence and doubled their lead when a wonderful ball in the box which deceived everyone including the goalkeeper only for number 9 Shopam Lingleng to guide it in. That was a class goal and was crafted well from start to finish. Sea View had a few meaningful attacks towards the end as Agnelo Fernandes came close to scoring firing the shot straight at the keeper. At halftime the score line read Century Rayon 2-0 Sea View.

The second half was going to be a nerve wrecking one as it would be a true test of Sea View’s character. Century Rayon meanwhile would have to soak all the pressure and defend their lead or go forward and add to their two goal lead. Sea View began the first half on the front foot as forwards Spencer Johnson and Agnelo Fernandes took charge of a Sea View comeback. This Sea View side looked revamped in attack as they surged forward with the ball looking to get something out of it. There was a moment of madness in the middle of the park as Century Rayon’s number 5 Sumit Bhosle was given a straight red card for decent. Agnelo Fernandes missed a golden chance to get his team back in the game making a brilliant run from the right cutting in only to fire over the top. The game dipped on tempo as Sea View’s attempts to get back into the game were thwarted by a resilient Century side who made no mistake despite being down to 10-men. To add to their tally number 17 Thoy Vashum netted a brace right at the end. The third being a goal from the left cutting in and firing past the keeper. Whereas the fourth goal was a spectacular solo goal, going past 3 Sea View players to complete the scoring.

Fulltime score read Century Rayon 4-0 Sea View. So now we have a clear picture of group C. Century Rayon march into the playoffs as tabe toppers with 21 points. Carmelites S.C qualify with 19 points on 2^nd position meanwhile Sea View remain on 15 points with a game to play against Sahayadri KM which now becomes a formality.

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Carmelites S.C have played all their games and are sitting comfortably at the top with 19 points with 6 wins, a draw and a loss. Their only loss came against Sea View whereas as they drew against the Naval Dockyard side. In these 8 matches Carmelites S.C have managed to keep four clean sheets, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 5 which means they have a goal difference of +9.

Turning our attention to the two big guns today, Sea View face a daunting task of overcoming a Century Rayon side who will not be in a mood to give away anything very cheaply. Talking about impressive performances, the Century Rayon outtings have been more than impressive. 7 matches played, 6 wins and a loss which means all their matches have had a concrete result. In this process they have managed to score 20 goals, conceding just 3 goals taking their goal difference tally to a staggering +17. 2 of those three goals were conceded in the 2-1 loss to Carmelites S.C

Well Century’s performances speak for themselves. Sea View are no where shy of impressive performances. A thumping 8-1 victory over Naval Dockyard has been their best performance. But they succumbed to a 6-0 loss at the hands of St Paul’s S.C which was not a surprise or a shocker by any means. In the 6 matches played Sea View have managed to score 18 goals, conceding 11 goals which means their goal difference is +7. Well the 6 of those 11 came in one game goes to show that this could dent their hopes of qualifying if it came down to goal difference

So guys , the bottom line being this group C match promises to be a cliff hanger. Anything could happen and hey all three results are possible. But let us take you through the possible outcomes of this match and how the result affects the standings

1.  Century Rayon beat Sea View and qualify from the group as table toppers on 21 points with Carmelites S.C going through second on 19 points. Which means Sea View’s final game against Sahyadri KM will just be a formality.
2.  Sea View beat Century Rayon and are tied on points with them i.e 18 points each. After which the   last game becomes significantly important considering that a draw  against Sahayadri KM would take Sea View over the line as well.
3. The match ends in a draw. Well Well Well!!! Then we would have to consider the goal differences. If this match ends in a draw Century would have 19 points, Carmelites already on 19 points. Whereas Sea View will be on 16 points. And let us say they beat Sahyadri then they go on 19 points as well. Carmelites have a gd of +9, Century are on +17 whereas Sea View are on +17.

So as you all read the possibilities and the nerve wrecking outcomes possible. This game truly defines the season of either one of those teams who could ahead in the playoffs. Hope to see you at Cooperage for this big one. Cheers!!!

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Mode Of Competition

1. All the teams in this division will be divided into three group and will play a preliminary on a single league basis.
2. After the completion of the preliminary league, the top two teams from each group will play a play-off league on single league basis.
3. The points gained and goals scored and canceled in the preliminary league will not be carried forward to the play-off league
4. The team standing 1st and 2nd after the completion of the play-off league will be declared the winner and runner-up of the super division league and will be promoted to Elite Division of the 2015

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