MDFA football (Elite Div):
ONGC scored twice in the last half hour and went on to overcome Maharashtra State Police (MSP) 2-0 in an Elite Division match of the Rustomjee-MDFA League 2019-2020 and played at the Cooperage ground on Thursday.
The robust Maharashtra State Police attackers had their share of chances, but ONGC’s seasoned central defender 44-year-old Dharmesh Patel put to good his vast experience and inspired his teammates to blunt the raids from the cops and ensure their citadel stayed intact.
For ONGC strikers F. Lalmuanpuia scored the first goal in the 60th minute before Abhijit Taware netted the second in the 80th minute to complete the victory.
Earlier, defending champions Mumbai Customs shared honours with Bank of Baroda (Dena Bank) in a goalless draw.
Results – Elite Div: ONGC 2 (F. Lalmuanpuia, Abhijit Taware) beat Maharashtra State Police 0.
Mumbai Customs 0 drew with Bank of Baroda (Dena Bank) 0.