MARGAO: Ambelim Sports Club booked their place in the finals of the 2nd Anil Kamat Memorial Trophy with a hard-fought victory over Betalbatim Sporting Club. The first semi-final clash, held at the Sinquetim Sports Complex in Navelim, ended in a 1-1 draw at full time, with Ambelim eventually prevailing in the ensuing tie-breaker.
Ambelim SC took control in the first half when Asfin Pinto found the back of the net in the 24th minute to give his team the lead. Betalbatim SC pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half and were rewarded in the 52nd minute when Elroy Fernandes successfully breached the Ambelim defense. With the teams deadlocked at the final whistle, the match proceeded to penalties. In the shootout, Ambelim secured the win with successful conversions from Nassio Pinto, Bleston Simoes, and Asfin Pinto. Joel D'Silva was the sole scorer for Betalbatim SC in the tie-breaker.
Semson Fernandes was awarded the Man of the Match for his standout performance. The award was presented by Avertano Furtado, former Minister, Government of Goa.
