MARGAO: Fr Agnelo Sports and Cultural Club Paroda edged Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda 3-2 in a hard-fought encounter to enter the semifinals of the Navelim Villagers Union Trophy at Rosary Church ground, Navelim, on Tuesday.
Paroda made a flying start, with Godwin Fernandes finding the net in the opening minute. Don Bosco Oratory fought back and Roque Borges scored the equaliser before the break to make it 1-1 at half-time.
Paroda stepped up the tempo in the second half, scoring twice through Xavier Rebello (42nd) and Joel Furtado (52nd) to take a commanding lead. Fatorda reduced the deficit through Hanshlum Furtado in the 62nd minute but failed to find the equaliser.
Fr Agnelo SCC Paroda will face Guardian Angel SC Curchorem in the semifinals on November 6.
Lovol Carvalho presented the Man of the Match award to Xavier Rebello of Paroda.
