MARGAO: Chandor FC edged past Fatorda FC 4-3 in a penalty shootout to book their place in the semi-finals of the Junior Mount United Boys tournament at Chandor Church Complex Ground on Thursday.
Both teams adopted an attacking approach, producing an entertaining contest. Chandor took the lead in the 31st minute when a Fatorda defender deflected the ball into his own net.
Fatorda fought back and found the equaliser through Jonathan Fernandes in the dying minutes to make it 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
In the ensuing tie-breaker, Chandor held their nerve, while goalkeeper Rio Gomes emerged as the hero by saving three penalty attempts to seal his side’s victory.
Gomes was named Man of the Match. The award was presented by the chief guest, Fr Dylan D’Costa, chaplain of St Joaquim Chapel, Borda.
