Mumbai,Saturday, April 24, 2010: Devendra Walmiki ( Jr.International ) fired four superb goals at crucial moments to enable Union Bank of India to lift the MHA Senior Division League for the year 2009-2010 title by virtue of goal difference. Today in their last match UBI outplayed Wellington Catholic Gymkhana by a handsome margin of (7-1) at breather UBI were up by 2-0.

Bombay Engineering Group ‘B’ the other side were on the top with 19 points from 7 matches – 6 win and 1 draw , however UBI had to win today to emerge winners. UBI’s equation- 7 matches – 6 win and 1 draw , both sides on same points but UBI had a better goal difference (+ 25 against BEG’s + 15 ).

UBI lifted the crown earning Rs.25,000/- and a glittering trophy, BEG had to contend as runners up and received Rs.15,000/- and a trophy.

Mr.Hugh Fernandes was the Chief Guest for the prize distribution.

Coming to the match UBI riding on Devendra Walmiki superb strikes UBI dominated the proceedings. Walmiki struck on crucial junctures of the play, putting rivals W.C.Gymkhana (18th,47th 48th & 64th minutes ) while Ashish Bhosle, Sandeep Sawant and Deepak Jhoshi contributed a goal each in their outright win for losers W.C.Gymkhana. Saumil D scored the consolation goal ( 7-1 ) both sides UBI and BEG ‘B’ qualified for the MHA Prestigious Super League for the next season.

Tomorrow’s matches

8.15 am Tata Power Vs B.A.R.C IIIrd

9.30 am SAI DBS Vs Green Rock IVth

10.30 am Freunds S/C Vs Green Rock Womens

2.00 pm Rebels Vs Goan Sports IIIrd

3.15 pm Hand XI Vs F United Womens

4.30 pm MMK College Vs Sea View S/C Womens