CRMD fail to sparkle

AUG 5: A fighting Central Railway Parel Workshop CRPW held Central Railway Mumbai Division CRMD to a goalless draw in the Mumbai District Football Association Harwood League match at the St Xavier8217;s ground, Parel today.

With a 1-0 win over Chembur English last Friday, CRMD entered today8217;s match as favourites against the CRPW, who had lost both their previous encounters in the league.

But while CRMD were not upto expectations, CRPW did come up with some good play. In the 12th minute, Workshop left-half Vallarian Rodrigues came up with a fine left 8212; footer to striker Clive Rodrigues who tried to head the ball into the post. But with two CRMD defenders trying to pin him down, Clive could not power the header enough, making it a nursery stop for goalkeeper Anthony D8217;Souza.