PANAJI
Holy Spirit Institute from Margao, Goa defeated Air Force Bal Bharati School (AFBBS) 2-0 to register victory in their first match of the on-going U-14 Sub-Junior Boys Subroto Cup International Football tournament at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, on Monday.
The Goan lads started with an attacking intent and kept their opponents under pressure from the start of the proceedings. In the very 2nd minute, Myron Fernandes opened the score for Goa off a corner from Nathan Rodrigues, 1-0. In the 14th minute, Arnold Oliveira made a brilliant run past the rival defence and sent a brilliant pass to Myron who made no mistake in sending the ball home, 2-0.
Jordon Fernandes, the goalkeeper of Goa had a great day between the sticks as he brought down several saves to deny the rival team of any scoring opportunity.
The Holy Spirit team which consists of six boys from the GFDC Academy enjoyed the lion's share of ball possession.
Half way into the second half, a solo effort by Arnold went in vain as his shot sailed inches above the rival crossbar.
In the dying minutes of the match Anish Gadar created a chance right in front of the goal which was interrupted by the rival defender.
