Defending champions Udaya Sports Club launched the defence of their title on a positive winning note. Udaya SC were a dominant lot and charged to a convincing 3-1 victory against Jawahar Young Boys in a first round match of the Karnatak Sporting Association (KSA) organized 15th Adv. A.R. Kudrolli Memorial Football Tournament 2022-23 and played at the KSA ground, Cross Maidan (Churchgate end).
Udaya’s ace striker Siddu Pawar played the lead role scoring two goals while teammate Mohit Gatti netted one to complete the win. Jawahar Young Boys reduced the margin of defeat with Mantesh Bankar scoring the lone goal.
In the second match, Satya Vijaya Sports Club got the better of Star of Canara by a fighting 2-1 margin. Striker Yash Kotian netted a brace of goals for the winners while Rolden Castelino scored the only goal for the losing side.
Result: Udya Sports Club 3 (Siddu Pawar 2, Mohit Gatti) beat Jawahar Young Boys 1 (Mantesh Bankar).
Satya Vijaya Sports Club 2 (Yash Kotian 2) beat Star of Canara 2 (Rolden Castelino).