Last year’s runners-up Indian FC launched their campaign on a winning note as they got the better of FC Kolivery by a 2-0 margin in a first round match of the 18th edition of the Kalina Football League, organised by the Our Lady of Egypt Church Sports Committee, and played at the Our Lady of Egypt Church grounds, Kalina. The star of Indian FC’s victory was striker Noom Rodrigues who struck both the goals to secure the win.
In another first round encounter, Kalina United were in complete control and charged to a facile 3-0 win against Kalina Village Boys ‘B’. Kalina United was well-served by striker Keegan Pinto who scored two goals, while Alistair D’Souza netted one to round off the winning margin.
Results – Round 1: Kalina United 3 (Keegan Pinto 2, Alistair D’Souza) beat Kalina Villlage Boys ‘B’ 0.
Indian FC 2 (Noom Rodrigues 2) beat FC Kolivery 0.