MARGAO
St Anthony FC Assolda and Dicarpali Sports Club set up the final of the 25th Fr Basilio Andrade Memorial Football Tournament with identical 4-2 victories in their semi-finals at Musson Grounds, Majorda, on Thursday. Assolda defeated Cortalim Gymkhana, thanks to a hat-trick by Fhezer Gomes and a goal from Richard Fernandes. Fhezer was adjudged Man of the Match.
In the other semi-final, Dicarpali overcame Goa Velha Sports Club after recovering from an early setback. Adarsh Raj scored twice, while William Niasso and Francisco Fernandes added a goal each. Adarsh received the Man of the Match award. Assolda and Dicarpali will clash in Sunday's final, scheduled for November 8.
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Betalbatim Premier League kicks off
MARGAO: The inaugural edition of the Betalbatim Premier League (BPL) got underway at the Betalbatim Football Ground on Thursday, with eight teams set to compete for honours. The participating teams have been divided into two groups. Group A comprises JC FC, Lincoln's FC, Martins Flamingoes and Cota Cozinha FC, while Group B features Royal's, Allied United FC, Kingslee United and Betalbatim SC. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. The Group A winners will face the Group B runners-up, while the Group B winners will take on the Group A runners-up.
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MCC Royals start with seven-wicket win
PANAJI: MCC Royals began their Members League Cricket (MCL) 12 campaign with a convincing seven-wicket victory over MCC Stallions at the Margao Cricket Club ground. Batting first, Stallions managed 128/9 in 20 overs, with Roshan Naik (39) and Nikhil Virginkar (36) leading the scoring. Chirag Naik was the pick of the Royals' bowlers with 2/11. Royals chased down the target in 16.4 overs, finishing at 129/3. Sidhit Raiturkar (35) and Chaitanya Kamat (30) steadied the innings, while Pranav Biche remained unbeaten on 25 off 13 balls and Viraj Tar on 16. Chirag Naik was adjudged Man of the Match.
Brief Scores: MCC Stallions 128/9 (20 overs) (Nikhil Virginkar 36, Roshan Naik 39; Chirag Naik 2/11) lost to MCC Royals 129/3 (16.4 overs) (Sidhit Raiturkar 35, Chaitanya Kamat 30, Pranav Biche 25*). Royals won by seven wickets.
