Jupiter SC rallied well to overcome Sea View SC 2-1 in a First Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League 2016-2017, and played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Tuesday evening.
After a barren first half, Harshil Somaiya scored in the 55th minute to put Sea View in the lead. But Jupiter replied back strongly and scored two quick goals through Aniket Sorte (72nd minute) and Romit Anand (75th minute) to snatch a win and the full three points.
In another First Division match, Madanpura SC and Soccer A-Z played out a 1-1 draw. Teja Bora scored for Madanpura while Shubam Patekar got Soccer A-Z’s goal.
Earlier, Companeroes SC ‘B’ fought hard to force a division of two goals and two points with Oscar Foundation, in a Second Division clash. Oscar Foundation went into the lead with Sunil Rathod scoring the opening goal of the match in the 35th minute, before Companeroes restored parity through Harish Kandapur’s strike in the 65th minute.
Results – Div-I: Jupiter SC 2 (Aniket Sorte, Romit Anand) beat Sea View SC 1 (Harshil Somaiya).
Madanpura SC 1 (Teja Bora) drew with Soccer XI 1 (Shubam Patekar).
Div-II: Companeroes SC ‘B’ 1 (Harish Kandapur) drew with Oscar Foundation 1 (Sunil Rathod).