Reserve Bank of India( RBI) and Maharaja XI (Air India) qualified for the semi-finals of the Late Shri Vishwanath Anchan Memorial Veterans’ Football Tournament 2017, conducted by the KSA and played at their ground, Cross Maidan.
In a concluding Group-A league match, Naushad Moosa scored a late goal, which helped Maharaja XI overcome home favourites Karnatak Sporting Association (KSA) 1-0 to finish with four points in the three-team group. KSA finished second with three points from their win against Colaba Sports League.
Reserve Bank prevailed over Ordnance Factory, Ambernath 1-0 for their second straight win in Group-D and qualified for the semi-finals. Clement Travaso netted the all-important winner for Reserve Bank.
State Bank of India and Golden Gunners from Group-B and Group-C respectively, also advanced to the semi-finals topping their respective groups.
In the semi-finals, Maharaja XI will take on State Bank of India, while Reserve Bank will clash with Golden Gunners.
Results – Group-A: Maharaja XI (Air India) 1 (Naushad Moosa) beat Karnatak Sporting Association 0.
Group-D: Reserve Bank of India 1 (Clement Travasco) beat Ordnance Factory, Ambernath 0.