Ranjeet scores twice as UBI blanks Mumbai Strikers

by Siddharth Yadav February 28, 2018

Union Bank of India (UBI) continued their fine run of form as they blanked Mumbai Strikers 2-0, courtesy of Ranjeet Pandre’s two goals in MDFA Elite Division at Cooperage Stadium, earlier today.

Union Bank of India could have scored four to five goals had not for their silly mistakes in front of the post. Meanwhile, Mumbai Strikers made few errors in the last quarter of the game which came back to haunt them. The first-half was completely dominated by Union Bank of India. Winger Bryce Miranda, midfielder Valentine Pereira and Suraj Negi combined brilliantly to create acres of space in Mumbai Strikers’ half.

Bryce was sensational throughout the game. The left footed winger played on both the flanks and created dozens of opportunities in the first half. One of his powerful shot was superbly kept out by Mumbai Strikers’ goalkeeper Sumeet Salian.

He also denied Valentine’s powerful volley and Vinod Pandey’s effort in the first half. At the stroke of half-time, UBI’s right back Sherwyn Chang suffered a injury while releasing the ball who had to be stretchered off later. UBI missed several chances in the second half too. Valentine missed a sitter when he blazed his effort wide in a one-on-one situation with Mumbai Strikers’ Sumeet Salian. The deadlock was finally broken in the 52nd minute when Ranjeet Pandre calmly placed his effort past Sumeet Salian with a delicate finish.

The Strikers’ pushed forward in numbers but they were not able to keep their composure in front of goal. Ranjeet hit the final nail in the coffin after defender Rakesh Patne’s error inside his own half gave Ranjeet an easy opportunity who made no mistake to seal a fine win.

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