MPA Storm into Final Jayesh Jadhav’s Four-Goal Blitz Powers Customs to Massive Win Stephen Swamy’s brace helps Mumbai Port Authority edge past Mumbai Customs Veterans’ Customs crush Savio SC 7-0 in one-sided semi-final MPA Hold Nerve to Secure Final Berth

 

MPA Storm into Final

Jayesh Jadhav’s Four-Goal Blitz Powers Customs to Massive Win

Stephen Swamy’s brace helps Mumbai Port Authority edge past Mumbai Customs

Veterans’ Customs crush Savio SC 7-0 in one-sided semi-final

MPA Hold Nerve to Secure Final Berth

 

Mumbai,: In a thrilling Elite Men’s semi-final clash of the 15th Joe Fernandis Hockey Tournament 2026, Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) displayed grit and determination to register a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mumbai Customs and book their place in the final. Played at the St. Stanislaus High School turf ground, Bandra, the match produced exciting hockey as both teams battled fiercely for a spot in the title clash. Stephen Swamy emerged as the star performer for MPA, scoring a brilliant brace, while Jay Kale added the third goal to complete a memorable victory.

 

Stephen Swamy Leads MPA Charge

MPA maintained attacking pressure throughout the contest and capitalized on their scoring opportunities effectively. Stephen Swamy’s two goals provided the foundation for the victory, while Jay Kale found the target with a crucial strike. Mumbai Customs fought back strongly and reduced the deficit through goals from Venkatesh Kench and Joshua Versaokar, but MPA’s defence stood firm in the closing stages to protect their narrow lead and seal a deserved place in the final.

 

Jayesh Jadhav’s Four-Goal Masterclass Blows Away Savio SC

Earlier, in the Veterans Men’s semi-final, Mumbai Customs produced a completely dominant display as they handed Savio Sports Club a crushing 7-0 defeat. Veteran goal-scoring machine Jayesh Jadhav was in sensational form, hammering home four goals and virtually deciding the contest single-handedly. The one-sided encounter saw Customs completely outplay their opponents in every department and leave no room for a comeback.

 

Customs Veterans March into Final in Style

Apart from Jayesh Jadhav’s remarkable four-goal haul, Arun Balra, Rajesh Salian, and Ambrose Toppo contributed one goal each to complete the emphatic victory. The comprehensive margin highlighted Mumbai Customs’ superiority as they powered into the Veterans final with an authoritative performance, while Savio Sports Club had no answers to the relentless attacking assault.

 

Results:
Elite Men’s Semi-final: Mumbai Port Authority 3 (Stephen Swamy 2, Jay Kale) bt Mumbai Customs 2 (Venkatesh Kench, Joshua Versaokar).

Veterans Men’s Semi-final: Mumbai Customs 7 (Jayesh Jadhav 4, Arun Balra, Rajesh Salian, Ambrose Toppo) bt Savio Sports Club 0.