MARGAO: Navelim Villagers Union secured their spot in the finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over Varca Sports Club in the St Sebastian UC football tournament, at Dando ground, Benaulim, on Wednesday .
Navelim Villagers Union secured their spot in the finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over Varca Sports Club. The match lived up to the hype, with both teams fielding their best players. Navelim's Vellington Almeida opened the scoring in the 29th minute, capitalising on a rebound after a save from Varca's goalkeeper Mohammed. The first half ended 1-0 in Navelim's favor. In the second half, Navelim pushed forward relentlessly. Despite a penalty save by Mohammed, who denied Clinton Niasso, Navelim maintained pressure. Varca fought valiantly for an equaliser but couldn't breakthrough Navelim's solid defense. The decisive moment came in the 58th minute when Ronaldo Pereira of Navelim villagers sealed the victory, sending Navelim into the finals.
