MDFA football (Elite Div):
Champions Mumbai Customs were a resilient lot and struck goals from two late raids to snatch a satisfying 2-1 win against a spirited Union Bank of India in an exciting and keenly contested Elite Division match of the Rustomjee-MDFA League 2019-2020 and played at the Cooperage ground, Colaba on Monday.
After a barren first half, Union Bank from a snap effort opened the scoring with striker Kiran Gaddam finding the back of the Customs net in the 50th minute.
Showing plenty of determination Customs made a strong reply and consistent scorer Dhawal Waghela netted the equalizer in the 85th minute. Later, Customs seasoned and most dependable player Hekmat Singh from a last ditch effort the winning goal to secure a deserving win for his team and to pocket all the three points.
Results –
Elite Div: Mumbai Customs 2 (Dhawal Waghela, Hekmat Singh) beat Union Bank of India 1 (Kiran Gaddam).