MFA League: Rohan Kanojia's Hat-Trick Propels Mumbai United FC's Victory

Rohan Kanojia struck a fine hat-trick to power Mumbai United FC to a comfortable 4-1 win against Worli Sports Club in a First Division match of the Mumbai Football Association (MFA) League 2023-2024, played at the Neville D’Souza ground, Bandra on Friday.

The energetic and opportunistic striker Rohan struck two quick goals inside the opening five minutes to give Mumbai United a solid start and a 2-0 lead. Later, Soham Khedekar pumped in the third goal in the 28^th minute to widen the lead before Rohan was again bang on target scoring the fourth goal in the 34^th minute and ensure Mumbai United went into the break with a healthy 4-0 cushion.

On resumption, Mumbai United were relaxed lot and loosened their stranglehold on the proceedings. Worli SC managed to reduce the margin of defeat when Sanat Mukadam converted a penalty in the 62nd minute.

In a closely contested match, Storm Chasers SC riding on Chris Kollapu’s lone striker managed to overcome Sunday Boys by a narrow 1-0 margin.

Results – First Div: Mumbai United FC 4 (Rohan Kanojia 3, Soham Khedekar) beat Worli SC 1 (Sanat Mukadam).

Storm Chasers SC 1 (Chris Kollapu) beat Sunday Boys 0.

Waves FC 2 (Vijith Shetty, Manish Koli) drew with GKW Rangers FC 2 (Nachiket Pednkar, Prathamesh Tanwar).