PANAJI
Chichinim Veterans shocked Candolim Veterans via a tie-breaker sudden death 6-5 in All Goa Panjim Veterans Soccer tournament played at St Cruz ground. Candolim Veterans were leading 1-0 at the half time.
Inachy D’Souza put Candolim Veterans into lead in the 10th minute off a nice pass by Fr Peter Mascarenhas. In the dying minutes, a Candolim Veterans defender handled the ball inside the box and referee Francis D’Souza (former international) awarded a penalty. Alfred Fernandes of Chichinim Veterans converted from the spot to score the equaliser.
In the tie-breaker, Mahesh Lotlikar, Marcus Carvalho, Alfred Fernandes, Yuri Ferrao, Marceline Pinto and Inacio Cardozo scored for Chinchinim Veterans while Caitan Xavier, Brian Diniz, Shankar Palyankar, Inachy D;Souza, Hillary Soares scored for Candolim Veterans. Chinchinim Veterans will meet Merces Veterans in the finals on May 27.
Lorento D’Silva, accountant at the Police office in Panaji was the chief guest and gave away the player of the match award to Brian Diniz of Candolim Veterans.
