MARGAO
In a gripping semifinal of the Benaulim Panchayat Cup, Sporting Club of Davorlim stunned tournament favorites Navelim Villagers Union with a narrow 1-0 victory at the St. John the Baptist ground, Benaulim, on Thursday.
The decisive moment came in the first half, as Alent Colaco calmly slotted home the only goal of the match. The clash was intense and fast-paced, with both sides carving out chances in a thrilling end-to-end encounter.
Navelim piled on the pressure in the second half, launching a relentless hunt for the equalizer. Ronaldo Pereira and Clinton Niasso came close, but Davorlim keeper Francisco Colaco stood tall, producing a series of spectacular saves to keep his side in front.
Despite being under siege, Davorlim’s defense stayed resolute, with Alent Colaco’s early strike ultimately proving enough to seal a hard-fought win.
