MARGAO: St Anthony SC, Assolda secured their place in the semi-finals of the 22nd Fr. Basilio Andrade Memorial 9-a-side football tournament after defeating Sporting Club Of Davorlim at Musson ground, on Saturday The tournament is being organised by Associacao Academica de Majorda-Utorda-Calata. .
The match began with Sporting Club Of Davorlim drawing first blood. A well-placed through ball found Royson Colaco, who displayed finesse and curled the ball past the keeper with ease, providing an early lead for Sporting Club Of Davorlim.
Colaco was in fine form, and he continued to impress by scoring again in the 12th minute, showcasing his skill as he slotted the ball past the oncoming keeper.
However, St. Anthony SC Assolda responded swiftly. In the 13th minute, Alrach Peixeto exhibited excellent control and smashed the ball into the net from a well-delivered cross.
At halftime,Davorlim held the advantage, but the second half of the match took a dramatic turn as tensions flared. Two red cards were shown to players from both teams when Royson Colaco pushed Sidon Peixoto, resulting in a heated altercation. The referee intervened by issuing red cards to both players. Later, Feyden from Assolda was cautioned for tugging an Assolda player's jersey.
As the game neared its conclusion, Victorino Fernandes became the hero for Assolda as he headed the ball into the far corner of the goal, leveling the score and sending the match into a penalty shoot-out.
Assolda proved the better shooters
