MARGAO
Madel Sports Club defeated Batora United Club 2-0 to book a place in the quarterfinals of the 3rd Caniza Peixoto Memorial 9-a-side Football Tournament, organised by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club and played at St Alex Church Ground, Curtorim, on Thursday. Both teams were locked in a goalless stalemate at half-time.
After the break, Madel SC adopted a more attacking approach and kept the Batora defence under pressure. Their efforts paid off in the closing stages of the match as Dawson Diniz opened the scoring in the 45th minute before Floyd Antao added another three minutes later to seal the victory.
Clifton Fernandes of Madel SC was adjudged Man of the Match. The award was presented by club member Sebostiao Castanha.
