He added a second with a shot that went over Bosco goalie Jordon Fernandes and into the net. Don Bosco skipper Naveen scored off a fine solo effort to keep his side in the game but Affan's strike thereafter sealed the tie in Campion's favour
Campion striker Yusuf Pardiwala (centre) sprints for the ball against Don Bosco at Azad Maidan yesterday. Pic/Suresh Karkera
Yusuf Pardiwala scored a brace as Campion 'B' (Cooperage) cruised into the final of the MSSA-organised U-8 boys' knockout football tournament with a 3-1 win over Don Bosco 'A' (Matunga) yesterday.
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Apart from Yusuf's twin strikes (27th and 31st minutes), skipper Affan Shehzada (35th) contributed a goal in Campion's win. Don Bosco reduced the margin through Naveen Ganesan (32nd). After a goalless first half, Campion began the second session aggressively. Seven minutes later, striker Yusuf broke the deadlock with a tap in from close range.
He added a second with a shot that went over Bosco goalie Jordon Fernandes and into the net. Don Bosco skipper Naveen scored off a fine solo effort to keep his side in the game but Affan's strike thereafter sealed the tie in Campion's favour.
Josh power
Earlier, a Josh Thomas strike saw Bombay Scottish 'A' (Mahim) beat St Stanislaus 1-0 in their semi-final.
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