MARGAO: Dicarpale Sports Club pipped defending champions Navelim Sports Club with a narrow 1-0 victory in a fiercely contested quarterfinal of the 23rd Fr. Basilio Andrade Memorial tournament, at Musson Ground in Majorda.
Kavin Furtado netted the decisive goal early in the match, finishing off a smart assist from Agnelo Colaco. Navelim responded with determination, as Velington Almeida and Ronaldo Pereira generated several scoring opportunities. However, Dicarpale's goalkeeper Francisco Colaco delivered crucial saves to maintain the lead.
Late in the game, Navelim appeared to have equalized when Prestly Gomes found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out due to a handball. Despite relentless pressure from Navelim, Dicarpale held firm to clinch their place in the semifinals
