MARGAO
Fr Agnelo YSC, Paroda blanked St Anthony’s SC Assolda 2-0 to march into the semifinals of the Cavelossim Villagers UK Cup organised by Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim and played at Fr Druston and Wellington Ground Cavelossim. It was Paroda who were on the attack right from the word go with Benzu Clemente’s shot from the box grazing the left goal post and rolling out of play with Assolda keeper Johnson Fernandes beaten. In the 18th minute, Paroda took the lead through Velroy Carvalho 1-0. Assolda almost restored parity when a powerful try by Valentino was blocked by Paroda defender Zylan Oliveira right on the goal line.
In the second half, Assolda manager Custodio Fernandes brought on Vitorino Fernandes and it changed the complexion of the game totally with Assolda attacking the Paroda citadel time and again. In the 70th minute, in a counter attack Joel Fernandes gave a short pass to Velroy Carvalho who fired a 15-yard shot that entered the left top corner of the goal to complete his brace and take Paroda in the semis 2-0 where they will clash with Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda. Betalbatim SC will clash with Roseman Cruz, Nagoa in the last quarterfinal on August 29.
