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Marc Caterers, Nuvem registered a fluent 2-0 victory over Chinchinim Veterans to enter the semi-finals of the 18th VM Salgaocar Memorial veterans soccer tournament organised by Prime Sports Club at St John the Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim on Saturday.
The teams made a very slow start but Nuvem made the first breakthrough in the 22nd minute when striker Mario Rebello who was about to score was fouled by Chinchinim goalkeeper, Cajie Fernandes to concede a penalty. Nuvem stopper Nana Borkar easily converted the spot kick with a rasping right footer. Chinchinim despite a goal down were content in defending and made occasional raids which did not trouble the Nuvem defense of Luis Cardozo,Nana Borkar and Menino Fernandes.
Nuvem had two glorious opportunities to increase the lead but striker, Mithun Carvalho and Francis Vodlo missed easy chances. Chinchinim’s best chance fell for striker, Seby Vaz but his tame effort landed into the hands of rival goalkeeper, Anand Adkonkar. Nuvem made the issue safe when substitute striker, Santan Furtado netted the second eight minutes before the close. Earlier the club, observed Jackson Day in memory of Late Jt. Secretary of the club Jackson Rebello. The chief guest Alvaro Gomes was introduced to the teams by Charles Fernandes.
