MARGAO
In a thrilling quarter-final match of the 9-a-side football tournament hosted by Sporting Club Virabhat at St. Alex Church ground in Curtorim, Joslan Fernandes shone brightly as hosts Sporting Club Virabhat secured a spot in the semi-finals with a 3-2 victory over Youth of Pidadigal on Wednesday.
Joslan was the hero of the match, netting a sensational hat-trick for Sporting Club Virabhat. He opened the scoring spree in the 10th minute, followed by quick strikes in the 15th and 35th minutes, displaying clinical finishing.
Despite a spirited fightback from Youth of Pidadigal with goals from Joiben Hilario in the 40th minute and Meglister Fernandes in the 45th minute, Sporting Club Virabhat managed to hold on to their lead.
Joslan was awarded the Man of the Match prize at the hands of Jose Castanah for his hat-trick heroics.
