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Shiroda edge 10-man St Sebastian in 9-goal thriller; Dando Boys win

Shiroda Youth Club dished out an impressive performance to overcame 10-man St Sebastian Youth Club, Murida-Fatorda 5-4 in the Salcete Zone GFA Third Division league at Panchayat Grounds, Raia on Wednesday.

Shiroda edge 10-man St Sebastian in 9-goal thriller; Dando Boys win

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Shiroda Youth Club were off to a flying start and took the lead in the very 8th minute when Joel Cruz slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap shot. However, their joy was short lived and in the 15th minute, Ryan Dias cancelled the lead with a neat placement. The goal boosted the morale of Fatorda team and they attacked with more vigour and in the 27th minute, Semex Alemao regained the lead.Three minutes later, Fatorda's Grewyn Dias increased their tally. St Sebastian's Christopher Borges made i
t 4-2 in his team's favour with a pile driver.
After surviving the continuous attacks after change of ends by Fatorda team, Shiroda Youth Club enjoy the numerical advantage as defender Floriano Fernandes was ejected by the referee for professional foul on rival player Steven Pereira in the 55th minute and the referee awarded a spot kick. The resultant spot-kick taken by Steven Pereira sent the rival goalkeeper the wrong way. Shiroda Youth Club showed an aggressive approach and raided the rival goal. With time running out, Shiroda Youth Club scripted a most memorable win when striker Agostinho Cruz cancelled the lead in the 75th minute to put his team on equal terms. Agostinho struck the match-winner in the 83rd minute to register his brace and collected three full points.
At Dando grounds, Benaulim, Dando Boys Club, Benaulim edged past Carmona Sports Club 2-1.Benualim led 1-0 at the breather.The highlight of the day was a brilliant brace by striker Latif Shaikh. Dando Boys got to a brilliant start when in-form striker Latif Shaikh slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a fine shot giving no chance to the rival goalkeeper in the 34th minute. The lead gave Dando Boys the width and pace as they started probing the Carmona citadel. However, Benaulim team could have done much better in terms of the scoreline with numerous missed chances over a non-existent Carmona Sports Club midfield.
Post resumption, Dando Boys continued to enjoy the better share of exchanges and Carmona were a bit lucky when Dando Boys Club missed scoring opportunities soon after resumption. Latif Shaikh struck a second time to register his brace in the 54th minute when he beat the rival onrushing goalkeeper with a stiff shot.
Down by 0-2, Carmona intensified their attacks and managed to score the consolation goal through the boots of Aider Martins at the stroke of final whistle.
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U-17 Nehru Hockey: Damodar HS State champs

Ishwar Gaonkar scored the match-winner as a gritty Damodar High School, Gudi defeated Janata High School, Mapusa 1-0 to win the State Under 17 Boys Junior Hockey Nehru Cup inter-school tournament organized by DSYA at Peddem Sports Complex, Mapusa.

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Published Sep 27, 2017, 7:20 PM IST
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MARGAO The win ensured the school qualified for Delhi tournament.Janata High School lads mounted pressure on their rivals with consistent attacks. However, Damodar rearguard comprising of Prajyot Gaonkar and Shubham Gaonkar were alert in frustrating the attacks. Damodar High School finally made a breakthrough when Ishwar Gaonkar and Nikhil Kalelkar worked in tandem. The duo drove into the rival striking circle and Ishwar Gaonkar produced the finishing touch with a quick…

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