Maharashtra State Police (MSP) registered a 4-2 win against Bombay Republicans SC in a Senior Division match of the MHAL (Mumbai Hockey Association Limited) League – 2015 and played at the MHAL Stadium, Churchgate on Sunday evening.
The state cops who enjoyed the better of exchanges, capitalized on the chances the came their way to coast to victory. Satyajit Pawan, Arun Yadav, Ashish Chopade and Sumit Mohite were responsible for getting MSP’s goals, while Bombay Republicans reduced the margin of defeat with Bhushan Kanekar and Moshin K. scoring a goal each.
MSP now have 9 points and will have to score a win against league leaders Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF) in the concluding league match on Monday and hope to qualify for the finals. RCF and Sea View SC, both have 12 points each. If MSP manages a win against the cops it will result in a three-way tie and the goal-difference will decide which two teams contest the final.
Results – Senior Div: Maharashtra State Police 4 (Satyajit Pawan, Arun Yadav, Ashish Chopade, Sumit Mohite ) beat Bombay Republicans 2 (Bhushan Kanekar, Moshin K.).