BN Mullik C’ship: Punjab, BSF enter semis

Chumukedima, November 16 (MExN): Defending champions Punjab Police and last edition’s finalist BSF both entered the semifinals in the ongoing 65th BN Mullik All India Police Football Championship 2016. The quarterfinal matches played today at the Police Complex Chumukedima saw stadiums filled with huge crowds who were thoroughly entertained.   Punjab prevailed over CRPF by a solitary goal while BSF defeated a depleted squad of Jammu and Kashmir Police 3-1.   In the other quarterfinal match, Assam Rifles came on top of Assam Police 1-0 in an evenly matched encounter to book a berth in the semifinals.   In the last Quarter-final match, Mizoram Police outplayed a spirited Meghalaya Police 7-1. The Meghalaya Police were resilient and fought hard after they were reduced to 10-men early in the first half with one of their forward player being sent off for a dangerous tackle.   The Semifinals will be played on Thursday, November 17 at NAPTC ground.   November 17th (Semifinals) Punjab vs Assam Rifles @ 8:00 am BSF vs Mizoram @ 2:00 pm