Customs surprise UBI

In the afternoon matches between Bengal Mumbai FC and Indian Navy, early goals scored by Seriki 5th minute and Nim 13th for the former, held them in good stead because Shaji D8217;Silva8217;s goal in the 29th minute saw the sailors gain ascendancy and dominate the entire second half. However, the equalizer eluded them, and BMFC walked away heaving a sigh of relief and with their first points in three games.

The last match of the day between an ageing Central Railway Mumbai Division CRMD squad and a youthful Akbar Travels was a humdinger. Skipper Maxwel J. Godwin scored the winning goal for Akbar Travels in the 46th minute but due credit should be given to the CRMD players for their large-hearted display. Quite a few chances went a begging for both sides as they attacked relentlessly but the opportunities created, were wasted. Goalkeeper Shibu Shanmugam brought off some splendid saves for the losers.

The Budweiser 8216;Man-of-the-Match8217; award winners were 8211; Richie Robert Mumbai Customs, Suvendu Hui Western Railway, Sarfaraz Ansari BMFC and Maxwell Godwin Akbar Travels.