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Dahisar : TemplesCricket is mainly played is Dahisar but there are quite a lot of Football lovers also. Dahisar United Football Club which was started in 2003 by a bunch of football buffs, is one of the leading clubs from Dahisar. With an aim to promote Football in Dahisar the DUFC opened up its doors for each and every football lover and also for the ones who were willing to learn the sport. Youngsters and adults from various parts of Dahisar and even beyond came to join hands in this noble cause. Determining the power of the young lot, DUFC took a step further. In June 2006, DUFC was associated with M.D.F.A. (Mumbai District Football Association).Football in Dahisar, dates way back in the year 1973. 15 football enthusiasts started playing on a small ground near Veer Hanuman Nagar. As the lot began to grow they shifted to another ground alongside Dahisar River. In 1977, The Haridas Park ground, which has now been renovated to a jogger�s park, was then the home ground for these football lovers. They named the team as Tempest Sports Club, Dahisar.
In the year 1980, Tempest Sports Club, Dahisar was registered with the W.I.F.A. (Western India Football Association). But later they changed the name to Dahisar Sports Club. Players from many areas started pouring in to make Dahisar Sports Club a formidable side. Dahisar Sports Club participated in many tournaments in Mumbai as well as outside Mumbai. They played most of their matches on St. Francis D�Assissi High School Ground. Outside Mumbai, Daman had a big fan base for the Dahisar Sports Club. The locals were always eager to know about the participation of D.S.C. as they were the local�s favourite. D.S.C. made it to the finals many times but couldn�t end the jinx of losing in the final. |
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