Newton guides Ribandar into Custodio semis

MARGAO rrIn an evenly contested match, both the teams showed the attacking intent and Navelim Sporting Club took over the reins and their break through came when Covan Lawrence found striker Clinton Niasso who beat his markers and punted the ball to the far corner of the net in the very 2nd minute. rStung by that setback, CDJ Ribandar regrouped quickly and took the fight to the rival camp when Ramesh Palkar sent a defence-splitting pass inside the rival penalty area and found ideally placed striker who did the rest.rAt the other end, Navelim created openings when Fr Americo Rodrigues essayed a fine pass to Anil Shivolkar who shot wide much to the disbelief of Navelim supporters. Ribandar swarmed all over the rival territory but Ramesh Palkar shot wide from close range. Ribandar equalized in the 22nd minute when Kashinath Shirodkar beat the rival goalkeeper to put his team on equal terms. Newton Azawedo scored Ribandar’s winner in the 52nd minute.