Giants Don Bosco and St Stanislaus shocked in inter-school football

Inter-School giants St Stanislaus 'B', Bandra and Don Bosco 'B', Matunga were in for a rude shock as lesser-known teams on the circuit humbled the two football powerhouses.

Inter-School giants St Stanislaus 'B', Bandra and Don Bosco 'B', Matunga were in for a rude shock as lesser-known teams on the circuit humbled the two football powerhouses.

St Theresa, Bandra were the worthy winners of boys' under-14 Division II title after beating Stanislaus 'B' 2-1, while Lilavati Podar, Santacruz defeated Don Bosco 'B' 1-0 to lift the under-14 Division III trophy.

It was a derby of sorts for the Bandra schools. Kenyon Affonso and Farhat Shaikh scored the two goals for St Theresa, while St Stanislaus managed to pull one back in the second half through Keegan Dias.

St Stanislaus' arch-rivals, Don Bosco 'B' were shocked by Lilavati Podar in Division III final. Shourya Kapadia's solitary strike in the second-half ensured their maiden football title.

On top of the world: Lilavati Podar, Santacruz team members celebrate their victory over Don Bosco 'B', Matunga 1-0 to clinch the MSSA u-14 Div III title yesterday. Pic/Suresh KK

Podar skipper Dylan Ferreira was delighted with his side's win. "Don Bosco are one of the best teams on the inter-school circuit and beating them to win the title is a very proud moment for us," said Ferreira.

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