MARGAO
St. Anthony Marna Siolim booked their place in the next round of the Our Lady of Merces 8-a-side Football Tournament with a commanding 3-1 win over St. Rock Majorda, in a thrilling match organized by Sirlim Sports Club.
St. Anthony Marna Siolim started on the front foot, taking the lead in the 19th minute through Kanaya Govekar, who dazzled the crowd with a brilliant solo run, weaving past two defenders before calmly finishing. Govekar doubled the advantage just six minutes later, rising highest to head home from a pinpoint cross and giving Siolim a comfortable cushion heading into the break.
St. Rock Majorda responded early in the second half, narrowing the deficit in the 32nd minute when Oscar Braganza took advantage of a defensive error to pull one back. But any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the 58th minute when Pankesh Goltekar added Siolim’s third with a composed finish inside the box.
Majorda pressed hard in the final stages, but Siolim goalkeeper Francis Fernandes stood tall, making several crucial saves to preserve the lead. Despite the loss, Majorda’s Bevan D’Mello earned plaudits for his tireless display and constant threat going forward.
