Tejas Pawar was the hero as his lone strike helped of Jeevies FC record a narrow 1-0 win against Brillian Sports Academy in a Third Division play-off match of the Rustomjee-MDFA Leagur 2019-2020 and played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Thursday.
In an evenly contested encounter, Jeevies FC managed to get an early goal when Pawar bulged the net in the 11th minute. Jeevies FC defended well and hung on to their lead to emerge victors.
In another match, India On Track got the better of Somaiya Sports Academy ‘B’ by a close 2-1 score line. India On Track were lucky to take an early lead following an own goal scored by Aman Pal in the very fourth minute. Later, Sheldon Chettiar struck the second in the 32nd minute before Somaiya cut the deficit when Pranay Vairal found the mark in the 38th minute.
Results – Third Div (play-offs): Jeevies FC 1 (Tejas Pawar) beat Brillian Sports Academy 0.
India On Track 2 (OG-Aman Pal, Sheldon Chettiar) beat Somaiya Sports Academy ‘B’ 1 (Pranay Vairal 38).