Maharashtra State Police (MSP) produced a disciplined performance and edged out a determined Dena Bank 3-1 in a well-contested Super Division semi-final match of the District Football Association (MDFA) league 2015-2016, and played at the Goan’s Sports Association ground, Cross Maidan on Sunday.
The policemen were well-served by their roving striker Nimket Dembre, who scored twice, one at the start and the second in the final moments, to clinch the win for his team. In between those goals, Dembre’s teammate Swapnil Mane converted a penalty in the second half. For Dena Bank the lone goal was scored by Aazar Ansari from a penalty in the 80th minute.
Result –Super Div (semi-final): Maharashtra State Police 3 (Nimket Dembre 3rd, 90+1st, Swapnil Mane 49th) beat Dena Bank 1 (Aazar Ansari 80th).