MARGAO: Parish Youth Nuvem triumphed over Maina SC 1-0 to secure a spot in the final of the 7th Martin's Cup Football Tournament, with the second semifinal played at Mandopa Ground on Thursday.
Maina SC’s Joywin Carneiro had two early chances to score in the 10th and 12th minutes, but the solid four-man defense of Parish Youth Nuvem successfully denied him. On the other end, Inacio Colaco of Parish Youth Nuvem saw his powerful shots in the 25th and 26th minutes saved by the Maina SC goalkeeper.
In a dramatic moment, Jolistin Colaco of Maina SC had a chance to score, but a timely header by Inacio Colaco of Parish Youth Nuvem cleared the ball off the goal line.
The match’s only goal came in the 49th minute, courtesy of a clever and tricky move by Francis Colaco of Parish Youth Nuvem, who found the back of the net.
Anthony Pereira, former international football player, presented the Man of the Match award to Francis Colaco for his match-winning performance.
