Carlton Miranda of St Andrew's College (Bandra) was born with a deformity in his left hand, but that hasn't stopped him from chasing his football dreams. Yesterday, the 18-year-old's defensive skills stood out as the Bandra outfit registered a 2-1 win over Sydenham College (Churchgate) in a Mumbai University inter-collegiate football match at University Pavillion, Marine Lines.


St Andrew's College's Carlton Miranda (right) in action against Sydenham College at the University Pavilion yesterday. Pic/Suresh KK  

Elton Quadros and Mecwyn Castelino scored a goal each for St Andrew's, while Faizel Kader reduced the margin for the Churchgate outfit. Carlton does not have a left hand — it is reduced to a stump — but the birth defect hasn't restricted him from being the best defender in his team.