Veer Engineering worked hard to record a 2-1 win against Young Star Sports Club in a keenly fought Third Division match of the MDFA League 2017-2018 and played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Wednesday.
In an evenly balanced contest, Veer Engineering striker Pratham Bhatkar broke the deadlock scoring the opening goal in the 12th minute before Krish Parekh doubled the lead in the 29th minute. Trailing 0-2 at half time, Young Star came back stronger and reduced the deficit with Danish Khan scoring in the fourth minute on resumption, But the Veer Engineering defence did a good job at the back and denied the rival attackers from adding another goal, to secure their win.
In another match, Youth Soccer Academy tamed BPCL Refineries SC by romping to a 6-0 victory. Strikers Rishar Kotian and Ayaan Desai both struck a brace of goals while Siddharth Manchandani and Brendon Gomendes got one each to complete the big for the Academy side.
Results – Div-III: Veer Engineering 2 (Pratham Bhatkar, Krish Parekh) beat Young Star SC (Danish Khan).
Youth Soccer Academy 6 (Rishar Kotian 2, Ayaan Desai 2, Siddharth Manchandani, Brendon Gomendes) beat BPCL Refineries SC 0.
Young Guns, Vikhroli 2 (Pratik Suvarna, Christopher Kunder) drew with Liyakat Ali FC 2 (Taha Sheikh, Jabbar Sonde).