WIFA - The Western India Football Association

Maharashtra State Police (MSP) overcame Central Bank of India by a narrow 2-1 margin in a MDFA Super Division play-off match, at St Xavier’s ground, Parel on Thursday.

In an evenly contested encounter, Maharashtra Police took the led through Farhaz Shaikh’s goal in the 21^st minute before Melwyn Vaz scored the equalizer for Central Bank in the 38^th minute. Parag Sawant netted the winners for the policemen in the 78^th minute.

Later, G.M. Franco East Indians defeated Dena Bank by a comfortable 4-2 margin. Nigerian striker Michael Idewewi struck a brace while Rohit Mukul and Pawan Bhagwat got the other two goals for the winners. Wendyl Dias and Arshad Ansari were on target for the losers.

Results

Super Division play-off: Maharashtra State Police 2 (Farhaz Shaikh, Parag Sawant) beat Central Bank of India 1 (Melwyn Vaz).

G.M. Franco East Indians 4 (Michael Idewewi 2, Rohit Mukul, Pawan Bhagwat) beat Dena Bank 2 (Wendyl Dias, Arshad Ansari).