Team Herald
SIRIDAO: Boom Boom Dempo defeated Black Arrow Miramar 2-1 to sail into the semi-finals of 4th London Cup football tournament organised by Siridao Sports Club, at River Plate ground, Siridao, on Saturday.
Black Arrow had started the match with better possession of the ball but missed several open chances.
Within a span of 14 minutes the Miramar side made the breakthrough as Akshay opened the account with a powerful shot. Dabolkar of BB Dempo charged into the Miramar danger area but failed to convert the goal as he shot wide.
Crossing over, BB Dempo determined to find the equaliser tried hard and managed to level terms with the rivals in the 40th minute through Pednekar who received a brilliant ball through Dabokar. Soon afterwards the match was very exciting and fast as both the teams were trying to find the winning goal.
BB Dempo then took control over the match and finally the 58th minute Pednekar again moved up and tried a powerful shot from the box where the goalkeeper was completely beaten making it 2-1 for Boom Boom Dempo.
