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Journalism of Courage
Mumbai, July 16: Naigaum Police Headquarters held Hotel Centaur 1-1 in the MDFA Harwood football league at the St Xavier8217;s ground, Parel, today.
The cops began on a fast and promising note. In the tenth minute a shot by Rajesh Tondwalkar was neatly saved by Centaur goalkeeper Fritzgerald D8217;Souza.
Good displays by Centaur defenders Assumption Rocha, Joaquim Lobo and Subhash Kanade kept the Police forwards at bay was most part of the game but they had a narrow escape in the 24th minute. 8216;Keeper Fritzgerald was beaten but Tony Pereira brought off a goalline save following an attempt by Ramnarayan of the Police.
A minute later, Centaur8217;s Vishal More had goalkeeper Murthy at his mercy, but his shot hit the upright and rebounded into play. However, Centaur forged ahead when Kingsly Rebello found the mark following a free-kick taken by Selwyn Carvalho.
Most of the second-half play was confined to midfield with the rival defences dominating. The cops, however, succeeded in scoring the equaliser in the 56th minute. A good move between Kapil Chavan and Uday Gade, saw the latter beat goalkeeper Fritzgerald with a neat placement.
Earlier, Fatima Beach Boys B held Sea Liners 1-1 in the Division III-A game. E Singh gave Sea Liners the lead and Clifford Mendonca restored parity for Fatima Beach Boys.
