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This is an archive article published on August 22, 1997

Bankers draw blank

August 21: A quagmire of a pitch, not surprisingly, produced a damp squib.What was surprising, though, was the decision to play today's Gul...

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August 21: A quagmire of a pitch, not surprisingly, produced a damp squib.What was surprising, though, was the decision to play today8217;s Gulf Oil WIFA Super Division football match in conditions far worse than prevalent at the postponed Mahindras-Air India tie some six weeks ago.

Bank of India had the better opportunities and will rue two glorious second-half chances to seal three points.

Umesh Shetty struck the bar from Devdas8217; corner on the hour in a sudden BoI foray. Then, Chandrakant Poojary8217;s filibustering after an unfortunate stumble by Anil Tomar allowed a split defence to regroup with only six minutes to go.

Two goals by Steves D8217;Souza led Dena Bank to a 5-0 drubbing of Good Shepherd in a First Division match played earlier.Aldrin Lobo, Francis Fernandes and Ray Finch added a goal each to complete the rout.

Rangers force draw

Down to ten men in second-half, Young Rangers pulled off the equaliser one minute from time to force Vikroli XI SC to a 3-3 draw in the Chhatrapatti Shivaji Maharaj Division I football league at the St Xavier8217;s Ground, Parel, today.

In a thrilling match, Millibro Menezes salvaged a point for Young Rangers through a penalty after Victor D8217;Souza was brought down by defender Gaston D8217;Costa.

Edgar D8217;Souza opened the scoring for Vikhroli with a well-placed penalty in the fourth minute when Prafful Pawar handled the ball following a cross from Darshan Madye. Edgar was in the act once again in the 10th minute to put the side ahead 2-0.

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Allwyn Luicien 30th min pulled one back for Rangers, who were down 1-2 at the interval. Alousius Vaz 52nd min scored the third goal before Rangers struck back through Derrick Fernandes 57th mmin and Menezes to draw parity.

 

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