Joga Bonito emerge champs

Favourites Joga Bonito beat defending champions Kalina Rangers 2-1 to emerge champions in the Rs 1 lakh Tiki Taka 5-a-Side football tournament, organised by Ludus Sports at the St. Andrew’s ground, Bandra.

Mervin Stephin fired a brace for the winners while scoring once in each half as Joga fiercely defended the advantage following a strong challenge from Kalina. Rayyan Shaikh reduced the margin in the second half.

Results: Final: Joga Bonito 2 (Mervin Stephin 2) bt Kalina Rangers 1 (Rayyan Shaikh). Semi-Finals: Kalina Rangers bt United FC 8-1; Joga Bonito bt Takshila United 7-2. Quarter finals: United FC bt Lokhandawala FC 1-0; Kalina Rangers bt Pablo FC 11-2; Takshila United bt The blues 3-1; Joga Bonito bt Mean Machine 7-4.