The first half saw both teams show positive attacking intent, though clear-cut chances were limited. Millat FC looked the more threatening side, creating regular pressure and testing MSP goalkeeper Ayaan Someshwar, who was kept busy with several saves. MSP tried to respond by delivering crosses into the Millat penalty area, but the Millat goalkeeper handled them comfortably. Despite the steady tempo and attacking movement, the score remained 0–0 at halftime.

Millat FC came out with greater urgency in the second half, pushing higher up the pitch and increasing their attacking pressure. Their persistence paid off in the 52nd minute, when captain Keegan Pinto struck decisively, powering the ball past the MSP goalkeeper to give Millat a crucial lead.

Following the goal, MSP searched for an equaliser and increased their attacking efforts. However, Millat’s defence remained organised and disciplined, denying MSP any clear opportunities to get back into the game. Millat managed the closing stages well, protecting their lead and seeing out the match with composure.

The final whistle confirmed back-to-back wins for Millat FC, who also extended their run without conceding a goal. For Mumbai Soccer Prodigies, the match ended in defeat, but the newly promoted side showed resilience and promise in their opening MPL fixture.

Millat FC will look to build on this strong start, while MSP will aim to learn from the experience and bounce back in their upcoming matches.

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Somaiya FC made a statement with a crushing 5–0 triumph over JMJ Sports Club, a win that highlighted their attacking precision and defensive solidity. Young Guns India, meanwhile, ran riot in a staggering 12–1 demolition of Regal SF, proving that when their firepower is unleashed, few can contain them. Offshots FC also announced themselves emphatically with a 9–1 win over Salsette FC, while Bombay Muslims SC combined sharp finishing with disciplined defending to secure a 3–0 victory over Don Bosco FC (Oratory).

West Zone United continued their rise, asserting themselves with a 3–0 win over Spartans FC and following it up with a 3–1 victory against Mumbai Strikers, demonstrating tactical maturity and consistency. ROQS FC showed resilience across their fixtures, earning a 3–1 win over KSA Juniors and a thrilling 2–2 draw with CFCI, proving their ability to compete even in tight matches. Tarun Sporting quietly maintained their position with a 2–0 win over Oscar Foundation, underscoring their disciplined approach.

The league’s narrative wasn’t only about runaway victories. Young Guns (Bandra) secured a 3–1 win over Rudra FC – JBU, while Urban Force edged Navanagar FC 2–1 in a closely contested clash. Millat FC and Kopana FC played out a 1–1 stalemate, and Charkop FC narrowly overcame Young Guns F.C. (Bandra) 1–0, emphasizing the intensity of mid-table battles. Youth teams brought their own excitement, with Iron Born edging Kenkre SC U-19 3–2 and ICL U-19 dominating India Rush Soccer Club 3–0. Bombay YMCA also impressed, claiming a 3–1 win against ICL Youngstars FC, while Yawn F.C. managed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Soccer Saga FC.

Standout performers this period include Somaiya FC, Young Guns India, Offshots FC, West Zone United, Bombay Muslims SC, and Tarun Sporting. These sides combined attacking flair, consistency, and tactical intelligence, earning results that put them at the top of everyone’s radar. On the other end, teams like JMJ Sports Club, Regal SF, Salsette FC, Colaba FC, and Mumbai Strikers struggled to maintain form, with heavy defeats, defensive lapses, and missed opportunities highlighting areas for improvement.

What stands out across these fixtures is the incredible diversity of results. Some teams hammered their opponents with emphatic scorelines, others scraped through narrow wins, and a few clung to draws to stay afloat. The MFA Super Division continues to prove that no match is straightforward, with momentum and confidence swinging week to week. As teams prepare for the next phase, the mix of contenders and strugglers promises even more excitement, drama, and football that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.

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The early part of the game was a midfield battle as both teams played it safe.

Springfield almost broke the deadlock if it weren’t for Arman Jirait’s miss from close range.

But then they drew first blood as Dinesh Kataria clinically finished off a fine move in the 35th minute.

RBI despite working hard throughout was still playing catch up till half-time.

Getting past the Springfield back-line was proving to be a task in itself!

They did have their chances in the second half as Aaron Machado’s shot hit the underside of the bar.

Rohit Pillai — RBI’s best player of the game — missed out on scoring off the rebound!

Springfield counterattacked and scored a second as Sunny Amin darted into the box and smashed home from a tight angle in the 45th minute.

Jirait was a thorn in RBI’s flesh as he harried their defenders with pace and intelligent passing. He almost made it three-nil only for his shot to go over the bar. RBI pressed on for a consolation goal…but in vain.

The 2-0 scoreline was justified in the end as Springfield scored when it mattered the most.

The game had two water breaks thanks to the unrelenting heat which had sapped off the players.

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25th April 2018, Mumbai: On Wednesday, two MDFA Super Division play-off matches were contested at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri. Air India Youth Team faced Dena Bank while Central Railway encountered FSI Seaview in the other Group A game. Air India Youth and Central Railway have booked their place in the Super Division semi-finals with a crucial win, whereas, Dena Bank and FSI Seaview had to settle for the 3rd and 4th spot, respectively.

Air India Youth (Dinesh Kataria 23′) 1-0 Dena Bank  

Dena Bank missed a golden opportunity to seal a place in the Super Division semi-finals as they lost 1-0 at the hands of Air India Youth Team at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri. With this win, Air India recorded their third straight win in the play-off, topping the group with three wins in as many games.

The goal came in the 23rd minute when Dinesh Kataria scored a sublime goal to put Air India’s noses in front. His strike turned out to be the decisive goal as Air India prevailed.

Central Railway 3-2 FSI Seaview 

In the other Group A game, FSI Seaview who led twice in the match lost 3-2 to Central Railway and finished their campaign at the bottom of the group. With this win, Central Railway finished second in the table with six points.

Akshay Kamble, Sajandeep Singh and Sumeet KS scored apiece for the Railways. Seaview lacked experience which cost them the match but irrespective of the loss, they had an amazing season.

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They have further announced that the trials will be commencing from 21st August 2017. The trials will be conducted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Supari Talao, Bandra West from 07:00 am sharp.

All the interested players are requested to reach the venue before time along with their full playing kit.

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Kenkre under-19s were up against their compatriots from group ‘D’, Millat Football Club in the Mumbai District Football Association Super Division match on Friday afternoon, 29^th January 2016, at Poinsur Gymkhana. The first-half of play began on a positive note as both sides were setup to attack; first, Millat Football Club and, then Kenkre under-19 attempted long shots on-goal with neither of shots coming-off as a ‘shot on target’.

Early-on in the opening 10 minutes of the game, both sides came-out of their respectively closets to entertain with open-attacking football, but it was Millat F.C. from the onset, who created a host of ‘certain’ goal-scoring chances leading to the opener in the 8^th minute from Saalik Khan, who despatched Millat F.C. in the lead from the penalty-spot.

Kenkre under-19’s approach dramatically shifted in the aftermath of conceding the goal and just 2 minutes, later they stumbled to concede on the counterattack as Karan Khanna was found in-space, and the number 11 made no mistake in guiding the ball past the goalkeeper’s left-hand side. The goal added-up to mammoth task Kenkre under-19s were to overcome and a handball appeal waived-off in the 16^th minute of the match added to Kenkre under-19’s anguish.

With the score at 2-0 inside 20 minutes, Kenkre under-19s didn’t have much to lose as they continued to pursue a fight-back into the game. The Red Lizards’ build-up play wasn’t according to their coach’s laid-out plans, and Akhil Kothari continuously asked his players to push-up and circulate the ball with more directness. Kenkre under-19’s misplaced a number of passes in midfield while they were in an attacking phase, which gave Millat F.C. ample chances on the break, which they seemed to threaten with at any given time.

Faran Butt’s goal in the top right-corner from a set-piece near the half-way line in the 29^th minute was a timely reminder of the number 8’s capabilities. 2 minutes later, Kenkre under-19s received another shocker as they slipped to concede a fourth and a second-goal on the counter-attack from Karan Khanna, who lashed on to a loose-ball after the goalkeeper had saved a shot from a tight angle by Runal Bhatt. Though, the first-45 minutes came to a closure on a positive note with Kenkre under-19 finding a hatful of attempts on target in the closing moments of the first-half.

Coach Akhil Kothari changed his side’s system from a 4-4-2 to a 4-1-4-1 to add more purpose and stealth in attack in the second-half, but a determined and less fearful Millat F.C. were capable of holding-out Kenkre under-18s to succeed on a fine display of attacking resilience from the first-half. Kenkre under-18’s Nathan Fernandes alongside his teammates Athang Kanekar and Brent Fernandes, who came-on as a substitute in the first-half combined well throughout the second-half to create and convert any half chance.

Although, the most threatening the Red Lizards looked were when Nathan Fernandes solo-runs created a couple of chances down the right-side, first, number 27 scored in the 66^th minute, second, in the 75^th minute when Nathan Fernandes was unlucky to hit the right-hand post with a similar run, which bought him and his side a consolation goal.

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