HomeSportsMFA Div I Play-offs: Jalmesh Nijai’s Strike Sets The Tone For Catholic Gym's 3-0 Win MFA Div I Play-offs: Jalmesh Nijai’s Strike Sets The Tone For Catholic Gym's 3-0 Win Bhavesh Meher and Vandan Meher also scored in Catholic Gym's win over Yawn FC Irfan HajiUpdated: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 08:49 PM IST Jalmesh Nijai (centre) scored the first goal, Bhavesh Meher (right) struck the second goal and Vandan Meher fired home the third goal to complete Catholic Gymkhana’s convincing 3-0 victory. | Catholic Gymkhana began their playoff proceedings in the Mumbai Football Association First Division soccer play-offs with a bang. Creating the bang was the cultured left-foot of industrious midfielder Jalmesh Nijai who conjured a goal out of the ordinary, with the game against Yawn FC a mere 22 minutes warm, Jalmesh’s 25-yard wonder strike paved the way for Catholic Gymkhana to register a 3-0 blanking in the one-sided early morning tie at the Neville D'Souza ground, Bandra. Sporting red and black colours, the gymkhana lads led 1-0 at the breather. Earlier, Catholic Gymkhana goalkeeper Vipul Pagdhare made a couple of fine saves to keep his citadel intact. Calling the tune right through the match, the Gymkhana lads impressed with their persevering approach. Nijai’s bolt from the blue goal, which soared past rival goalkeeper Zahid Shaikh into the top right corner only highlighted the yawning gap between the two teams. Tamil Nadu: PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects Worth Over ₹4,900 Crore Tuticorin (Video) Navi Mumbai News: 20-Year-Old Vashi College Student Assaulted Over Use Of Marathi In WhatsApp Group; 1 Accused Identified, Probe Underway Navi Mumbai News: CBD Belapur Residents, Sajag Nagrik Manch Demand Noise Barriers On Sion-Panvel Highway Flyovers Over Health Risks Akal Takht Summons Punjab Minister, Dept Head Over Dance At Guru's Martyrdom Event MFA First Div League: Reuben Fernandes Strike Lifts Catholic Gymkhana To Top Though dominating the match with fine spells of constructive approach, the Gymkhana lads had to the wait till the 77th minute for the second goal which was another good one, with Bhavesh Meher putting the final touch to a good move. And three minutes later, Vandan Meher with a fine move came up with the third goal to round off the proceedings. Results: Catholic Gymkhana 3 (Jalmesh Nijai, Bhavesh Meher, Vandan Meher) beat Yawn FC 0. Follow us on RECENT STORIES 'He Has Received Some Flak...': Sanjay Manjrekar Praises Shubman Gill's Mental Toughness Amid... 'My First Birthday Surprise In 3 Decades': Yuzvendra Chahal Overwhelmed As Group Of Dancers Perform... Breaking! Asia Cup 2025 Schedule Released; India & Pakistan To Lock Horns On September 14 'Mohammed Siraj Is Always Sh*te': Old Trafford Crowd Heckles Indian Bowler During IND Vs ENG 4th... IND Vs ENG, 4th Test: Shubman Gill Receives Treatment After Jofra Archer Hits Strapped Thumb At Old...