MARGAO: Cortalim Gymkhana edged past Navelim SC 5-3 via the tie-breaker after a 1-1 draw to advance to the quarterfinals of the 25th Fr Basilio Andrade Memorial Football Tournament, organised by AA de Majorda Utorda Calata in collaboration with V.P. Majorda Utorda Calata at Musson Ground, Majorda.
Cortalim entertained the Tuesday crowd with Rosario, Velroy and Declan combining well to trouble the Navelim defence. However, Navelim goalkeeper Mehboob Sayed came up with crucial saves to deny Rosario and Edwin Dsilva.
After the lemon break, Navelim returned with renewed intent and took the lead through Velon Rebello, who scored following a solo effort. Cortalim fought back, with Edwin Dsilva restoring parity after receiving a through pass from Rosario.
In the tie-breaker, Edwin Dsilva, Standley, Shubert and Rosario converted for Cortalim, while Sedroy Costa and Mohammed Gundar scored for Navelim. Cortalim goalkeeper Franjoy Fernandes proved decisive, saving two spot-kicks to secure his side's passage into the last eight.
Edwin Dsilva was adjudged Man of the Match. The award was presented by chief guest Rumaldo Rego, a prominent businessman from Majorda.
