In the given circumstances, one did not expect much from the Byculla boys. But they did put up a brave fight before eventually going down 0-1. Saboo Siddik dominated proceedings in the first half but failed to score and paid for their missed opportunities after the break when Kris Parekh scored for JJ Academy.

The 11 players of MH Saboo Siddik School (Byculla) who turned up for their U-16 Ahmed Sailor tie against JJ Academy at Azad Maidan yesterday. The same 11 players also constitute the school’s U-14 team. Pic/Shadab Khan