PANAJI
Dzire 7 and SFX Fatorda reached the semifinals of the Piedade Baptista Memorial 1.0, organised by Baptista Warriors, at The Base, Seraulim, on Saturday.
In the first quarterfinals, SFX stunned the tournament favourites Kalina Rangers with a 2-1 win in the penalty shootout. After battling for 25 minutes in a goalless draw, SFX stood their ground against Mumbai-based Kalina Rangers, who had Scott in the goal. Scott played for Delhi FC in the AIFF futsal league and is known for his heroics in the goal. However, Scott who earlier rescued Kalina Rangers in the penalty shootout against Setting Boys couldn’t do much against the energetic SFX side, who defended brilliantly throughout the game.
Mouvin Borges and Nicolau Colaco scored for SFX in the shootout while only Clinton managed to score for the outstation team.
In the second quarterfinals of the day, Dzire (D7) outplayed Limon FC, who earlier ousted host Baptista Warriors. For D7, Sheldon Pereira scored a treble while Meuten Fernandes managed to score a brave.
For the losing side, Limon FC, Jozwan Cardozo scored the consolation. The pool two matches will be played on March 13 at The Base, Seraulim from 11.30 a.m. the first match will be played between Wakanda FC and St Anthony Boys Margao.
