The Hindu : Mahindras drubs Churchill

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Sunday, May 25, 2003

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Mahindras drubs Churchill

Margao May 24. Scoring twice in each half, Mahindras scored an impressive 4-1 win over Churchill in the Group `A' second junior (under-19) football tournament for National Football League clubs here today.

Muneer Shaikh (20th), Anil Pawar (25th), Mohammed Khan (48th) and Agnelo Francis (69th) scored for Mahindras, while the lone goal for Churchill Brothers was scored by Kingsley B. D'Costa.

Mahindras took the lead in the 20th minute after referee Sashi Kumar penalised keeper Barreto for time wasting inside the box. Sajid Ansari, who took the freekick, saw his shot blocked by Agnelo. The rebound came to Muneer Sheikh who tapped in from close.

Five minutes later, Mahindras increased the lead with a fine move from the left. Agnelo Francis, who worked his way on the left, sent a cross into the box for Shaikh who sold a dummy to Anil Pawar to do the rest.

Changing over, Mahindras went three up in the third minute of the second half, when Mohammed Khan scored off Shanwaz Ansari's pass who beat the offside trap.

Churchill, making occasional forays, reduced the margin in the 63rd minute when Kingsley B. D'Costa scored after keeper Bangera blocked a fierce shot from Queterio Pango.

Francis then put paid to Churchill's hopes for any fightback when he beat the offside trap to score the fourth goal.

PTI

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