Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
Defending champions Prayag United ended Pune FC's Durand Cup campaign after defeating them 2-0 in the semi-final at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday.
Mohammad Rafi's first-half strike saved India the blushes as they eked out a narrow 1-0 win over Portuguese football club Real Massama in their second practice match in Lisbon.
James Singh's early goal enabled Mohun Bagan beat Mohammedan Sporting 1-0 and keep the top place in the I-League football championship table.
Karim Bencherifa's team beat Mumbai FC 3-0 and registered their seventh triumph on the trot in the I-League to go just one behind leaders Sporting Clube de Goa.
Brazilian Carlos Roberto Silva has been named chief coach of the team for the 2007-08 season.
Mohun Bagan beat Salgaocar 5-4 in a thrilling tie to register only their second win in the I-league.
Jose Ramirez Barreto scored twice, one an own goal, as the Kolkata giants were held 1-1 in a Durand Cup football match.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
The goalkeeper turned in a fine display as the bankmen beat Mahindra United 2-1 in the National Football League.
James Singh did the star turn as Mahindra won 3-0 and entered the semis of the Federation Cup football tournament.
The Mumbai champions scored once in each half for a 2-0 win in the National Football League.
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