MSSA football: Kevin, Daksh strike as D'Assisi win third place

Kevin Shah and Daksh Shah scored a goal each in the second half as St Francis D'Assisi (Borivli) beat defending champions St Lawrence (Kandivli) 2-0 to win the third place in the MSSA U-16 Div-I football tournament at Azad Maidan yesterday

Kevin Shah and Daksh Shah scored a goal each in the second half as St Francis D'Assisi (Borivli) beat defending champions St Lawrence (Kandivli) 2-0 to win the third place in the MSSA U-16 Div-I football tournament at Azad Maidan yesterday.


St Francis D'Assisi's Kevin Shah (left) and Daksh Shah 

After a goalless first half, Kevin's shot from outside the box slammed into the top left corner of goal for 1-0. Fifteen minutes later, Daksh doubled the lead from close range.

D'Assisi coach Thomas Barretto said a change in tactics worked for his team. "In the second half I urged the half-line to move up and the aggression paid off", he said.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!