The Goan Network
MARGAO
A double strike by striker Cyril Dias helped Fr Agnel Youth Sports Club, Paroda trounce Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim 3-1 to enter the quarter-finals of All Goa Cuncolim Union Rolling Trophy inter-village football tournament organized by Cuncolim Union at Government School playgrounds, Cuncolim on Monday. The winners led 1-0 at the break.
Fr Agnel broke the deadlock in the 12th minute when striker Edwin D'Costa slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap shot off a pass from Jaison Dias. At the other hand, Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim made some attempts to neutrailze the lead.Post resumption, Fr Agnel h Sports Club continued to dictate terms and enjoyed better possession.Cyril Dias beat the rival goalkeeper with rasping shot after Edwin D'Costa had done the spade work, 2-0. Spurred by the double lead, Fr Agnel intensfied their attacks and troubled the rival defence with well orchestrated raids.Cyril struck a second time when he punished the rival goalkeeper with a stiff grounder off Jaison Dias. Down by 0-3, Cavelossim intensfied their attack but failed to get past the rival's strong defence.
Valky scores winner
A first half strike by Valky Fernandes enabled Cuncolim Union overcome Clube Sao Miguel de Taleigao 1-0 to cruise into the quarter-finals of All Goa Rachol Overseas Cup inter-village football tournament organized by Raitura Sports Club at Panchayat grounds, Raia on Monday. In an evenly contested match, both the teams displayed attacking brand of soccer and kept the crowds on their toes. The all-important goal came in the 15th minute when striker Valky's shot crashed into the net. Stung by that setback, Taleigao went all out in search of the equalizer but rival defenders were equal in negating the threat.
Albert Developers in semis
Albert Developers Merces beat Navelim Veterans 4-2 to enter the semi-finals of 2nd All Goa Veterans Tournament played at Chicalim panchayat grounds. Both the teams were tied 1-1 at the breather. For Albert Developers, Francis Fernandes scored a brace while Luciano Fernandes and Alex Alvares scored a goal each. For Navelim Veterans, Salvador Miranda and Claude Dias reduced the margin. Albert Developers will now meet Vasco Veterans in the semi-finals slated for January 19.
