Defending champions Mumbai District recorded a narrow 1-0 win against Kolhapur District in a Sub-Juniors boys’ semi-final match of the WIFA Inter-District Football Championship 2019, hosted by the Jalgaon District Football Association (JDFA).
Mumbai’s enterprising striker Hriday Haria netted the decisive lone goal in the 11th minute to secure the win and a shot at defending their title.
In a repeat of last year’s finals Mumbai will clash with Pune District who defeated Nagpur District 4-0. Prolific goal-scorer Tushar Durga notched up a fine hat-trick scoring in the 26th, 40th and 59th minutes, while Akib Ansari got one in the 58th minute.
Results (semi-finals): Mumbai District 1 (Hridya Haria) beat Kolhapur District 0.
Pune District 4 (Tushar Durga 3, Akib Ansari) beat Nagpur District 0.