PIFA Colaba showed good understanding and combined well as a unit to record a comfortable 3-1 win against a spirited Karnatak Sporting Association (KSA) in an Elite Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League 2016-2017, and played at the Cooperage ground on Friday. The Colaba side enjoyed a commanding 2-0 half time advantage.
Striker Hemant Meher struck the opening goal in the 17th minute before Nigerian recruit Elvis Ozawara netted the second in the 29th minute. PIFA consolidated their lead when Roger Sam fired home the third goal in the 88th minute. KSA managed to reduce the deficit through Michael Idewele’s goal in the 4th minute of additional period.
Results – Super Div: Salcette FC 1 (Sahil Mukane 73rd) beat Rhema SC 0.
Elite Div: PIFA Colaba SC 3 (Hemant Meher 17th, Elvis Ozowara 29th, Roger Sam 88th) beat Karnatak SA 1 (Michael Idewele 90+4).