MARGAO
Ambelim Sports Club edged past Dicarpali Sports Club 1-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals of the 25th Bro Eulalio Vaz Memorial Football Tournament, organised by Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda, at Don Bosco Ground on Monday.
The match began at a brisk pace, with Dicarpali creating an opportunity within the first five minutes through Milton Colaco, Cidroy Colaco and Aeron Figueredo. Milton's attempt, however, was punched away by the Ambelim goalkeeper for a corner.
Ambelim responded with a counter-attack as Aron Pinto released Samson Fernandes, who raced forward and unleashed a shot from inside the box. Dicarpali goalkeeper Francisco Colaco reacted well to punch the ball away to safety.
Despite promising moves from both sides, neither managed to break the deadlock before half-time.
The second half saw both teams create several scoring opportunities but struggle to find the finishing touch. As the contest entered its final quarter, Ambelim finally found the breakthrough.
Blasco and Aron combined to set up Samson Fernandes with a through pass. Samson beat the opposing defence and goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the far corner to hand Ambelim the lead.
The strike proved decisive as Ambelim held on to their slender advantage until the final whistle to secure a 1-0 victory and a quarterfinal berth.
Samson Fernandes of Ambelim Sports Club was adjudged Player of the Match. The award was presented by Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda, member Santan Colaco.
