NEW DELHI, August 26: Shastri Club became the first team to qualify for the semifinals from group D of DSA-SAIL Senior Division when they defeated Moonlight by a convincing 3-0 margin at the Ambedkar Stadium here today.Bernard scored once in each half while the third goal was scored by Surender Bisht. Bernard put the team ahead in the 30th minute off a flagkick while Surender Bisht increased the lead five minutes later with a goal from top of the `D.' Bernard completed the tally in the 47th minute off a pass from substitute Manuel. Moonlight, having lost four matches, are out of reckoning.
In a group 1 match, Delhi Police shocked champions Indian Air Force (New Delhi) 2-1. Jagya Ram Boro and Tara Singh scored for the winners while Jayanta reduced the margin for IAF.
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