Shastri Nagar SC got the better of Classic FC by a close 2-1 margin in a well-contested Second Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League 2016-2017, and played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Wednesday evening.
Darryl Verghese opened the scoring for Shastri Nagar with a fine strike in the 7th minute before Binoy Pinto doubled the lead in the 16th minute. Classic FC managed to reduce the deficit through Zahid Khan’s goal in the 18th minute.
The MDFA Super Division will commence at the Mumbai Football Arena, Shahaji Raje Bhosale Kreeda Sankul-BKLP (Andheri Sports Complex) from Thursday, October 13, 2016. Companeroes Sports Club take on Kenkre FC in the opening match at 4.00 pm.
Results –Div-II: Shastri Nagar SC 2 (Darryl Verghese and Binoy Pinto) beat Classic FC 1 (Zahid Khan).
Tomorrow (Thursday) schedule
Football:
4.00 pm: Companeroes SC vs Kenkre Under-19, MDFA Super Div league match, at Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex.
1.30 pm onwards, MDFA Div-I league matches, at St. Xavier’s ground, Parel.
Hockey:
4.00 pm: Union Bank of India vs Abhi Foundation, MHAL Super Div league match, at MHAL-Mahindra Stadium, Churchgate.