MARGAO: Assolda FC stormed into the final of the 1st All Goa Football Tournament, organised by Junior Mount United Boys, Chandor, with a 2-0 win over Paroda FC in the semifinal at Chandor Church ground on Saturday.
Alvito Fernandes gave Assolda an early lead, scoring in the fifth minute. Paroda had a chance to draw level, but Godwin Fernandes saw his effort punched away for a corner as Assolda went into the break with a 1-0 advantage.
Paroda stepped up the pressure after the change of ends and earned a penalty but failed to convert the opportunity. Assolda capitalised on a goalkeeping error, with Welson Fernandes finding the net to seal the victory and a place in the final.
Fr George Ratos of Paroda Church was the chief guest and presented the Player of the Match award to Assolda’s Fhezer Gomes.
