U Mumba pip Puneri Paltans in pro-kabaddi
28 Aug 2014 6:10 AM IST
Having already booked a semifinal spot, U Mumba packed another punch in their last league game as they edged past Puneri Paltans 36-35 in the Star Sports Pro Kabbadi League at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.
Mumbai gained five points, taking their tally to 51 in an inconsequential last match against Puneri, who remained right at the bottom of the pointstable.
The crowd though witnessed a nail-baiting contest, right from the beginning to the end of the match, when Mumbai keeping their cool brought down the man of the match Wazir Singh (Puneri Paltans) to pocket the winning point and the match. The first half also belonged to Mumbai, who led 23-21 at half time over Pune.
Star performers for Mumbai were Anup Kumar and Rishank Devadiga, who scored ten points and eight points respectively, and Surender Nada scored eight points, six coming through his tackles. Pawan Kumar and Mohit Chillar also played their part for Mumbai.
For Puneri Paltans, Manoj Kumar (10) and Wazir Singh (9) were the main scorer, but their efforts were not enough for their side, which lost by one point.
Mumbai gained five points, taking their tally to 51 in an inconsequential last match against Puneri, who remained right at the bottom of the pointstable.
The crowd though witnessed a nail-baiting contest, right from the beginning to the end of the match, when Mumbai keeping their cool brought down the man of the match Wazir Singh (Puneri Paltans) to pocket the winning point and the match. The first half also belonged to Mumbai, who led 23-21 at half time over Pune.
Star performers for Mumbai were Anup Kumar and Rishank Devadiga, who scored ten points and eight points respectively, and Surender Nada scored eight points, six coming through his tackles. Pawan Kumar and Mohit Chillar also played their part for Mumbai.
For Puneri Paltans, Manoj Kumar (10) and Wazir Singh (9) were the main scorer, but their efforts were not enough for their side, which lost by one point.
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