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United Boys of Dando Colva were the early aggressors as their forwards tormented the rival defence with sporadic raids. At the other end, Dando Boys Club were struggling initially to grasp the game but slowly started building up the momentum.
United Boys were on the top of their game and broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when striker Clyde Dias slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap shot. Stung by that reversal, Dando Boys Club of Benaulim regrouped quickly and unleashed a flurry of attacks but rival defenders protected their
first half lead.
Post resumption, Dando Boys Club shed their lethargic approach of the first half and troubled the rival defence with well orchestrated raids. Joel Lobo neutralised the lead soon after resumption. The goal boosted the morale of Dando Boys of Benaulim and they attacked with more vigour. Lateef Shaikh struck the match winner in the 51st minute to give his team the full points.
Arlem YA drub St Sebastiao
MARGAO: Arlem Youth Association outplayed St Sebastiao Youth Club 3-0 in the Salcete Zone GFA Third Division League at Panchayat ground, Raia on Monday.
Arlem Youth Association dominated the game right from the word go and never allowed their opponents to settle down as they called the shots against the rival goal. Arlem Youth Association sounded the warning in the 10th minute when striker Allen Fernandes' snap shot was well blocked by rival goalkeeper Savio Silva.
St Sebastiao Youth Club came close to surging ahead when striker Franjoy Furtado picked up the ball from Christopher Borges but the former was thwarted by rival defender Grewyn Dias with a neat tackle in the 32nd minute.
Crossing over, Arlem Youth Association were a dominant lot with their forwards troubling the rival defenders with fast raids. Vicky Gauncar broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute when he punished the rival goalkeeper with a neat finish. Arlem Youth Association upped the ante and Brillio Fernandes increased the tally in the 70th minute. Joe Pango made it 3-0 late in the second half.
