Mumbai FC’s 21 year old striker Cletus Paul has scored three goals in two consecutive games in the MDFA Elite Division. Here’s what he had to say in a post-match interview after he put the United Bank of India (UBI) defence to their swords.

“It feels great to be in the starting eleven. I just want to play good football and help the team win. I am hoping that I can play with such consistency throughout the season as I aim to play in the I-League regularly for Mumbai FC. I want to prove myself.”

Mumbai FC seemed to have had some difficulty in breaking the UBI defence but Cletus offered a different opinion. “I wouldn`t say it was difficult. Rather we all were a bit scratchy in the first half. Neither team created clear cut opportunities. They were pressing us a lot but I knew if I kept calm, I would get my opportunity to score.”

He added, “Another factor was Josimar. I felt that when he came onto the pitch it pumped up the rest of the players and after that we totally brushed the opposition aside.”