MARGAO
Chapora Yuvak Sangh entered into the finals of the 18th Goa Police Cup when they shocked Dempo Juniors 2-1 in the second semifinals, organised by Goa Police Sports Cell at Duler stadium, Mapusa, on Tuesday.
Chapora took the lead early on right after the kick off whistle after Amar Kinlekar played an exquisite through ball into the path of Rohit Totad who slotted it beyond the reach of the rival goalkeeper.
In the 16th minute, Chapora’s Amar lobbed the ball into the path of Sachidanand Satelkar whose left footed strike deflected off Dempo’s Richon Oliveira for a corner.
Dempo SC looked dangerous going forward as they created a lot of chances but failed to convert any as the Chapora’s defence stood tall with the two centre-backs combining well to deny them from any goal scoring opportunities.
After resuming play, the game was being played from box to box with either team failing to create any promising move going forward.
Right After the hour mark Chapora’s Pratik Dhargalkar shot in a dangerous corner which was fumbled by Myrick Hilario but the Dempo defence was aware to clear the danger.
In the 77th minute, Dempo’s Rohan Mangaonkar made a low cross into the path of Anish Gadar who shot over with the goal at his mercy.
In the 83rd minute, Dempo made it 1-1 through Rahul Rodriguez who toed the ball into the net after a scramble in the Chapora penalty box.
In the 87th minute, Chapora’s Pratik shot in a corner which fell onto the feet of Marvoti Horizon who guided it into the far corner to give Chapora the lead 2-1.
Few minutes later Sachidanand’s header was denied by the rival goalkeeper.
Rohit Totad received the Man-of-the-Match award.
