Mumbai Port Trust rallied from an early deficit to overcome Goan Sports Association 2-1 in the in the First Division final of the MHAL (Mumbai Hockey Association Limited) League 2016-2017 and played at the MHAL-Mahindra Stadium, Churchgate.
The victorious Mumbai Port Trust players are seen along with MHAL President, Mangha Singh Bakshi, Vice-President Gurdip Singh Chandok and Executive Committee member Vernon Lobo.
The Goans started on a positive note and snatched the lead when Roshan M scored from a field goal in the 4th minute. But Mumbai Ports Trust fought back and got the equalizer through a field effort from Ashutosh Lingnesh in the 30th minute before Valentine Pereira converted from a penalty corner in the 35th minute to help them secure the win and emerge champions.
The Mumbai Port Trust team received the First Division ‘Champions’ trophy and a cash award of Rs 40,000 from MHAL President, Mangha Singh Bakshi and Vice-President Gurdip Singh Chandok. Goan Sports were presented with the runners-up trophy and cash award of Rs 20,000.
Results – Div-I finals: Mumbai Ports Trust 2 (Ashutosh Lingnesh, Valentine Pereira) beat Goan Sports Association 1 (Roshan M).