MARGAO
United Boys of Ambaulim fought back from two goals down to beat Parish Youth Nuvem 6-5 on penalties in an exciting clash of the 2nd Anil Kamat Memorial Trophy at the Enfermos Sports Complex on Wednesday.
Parish Youth Nuvem made a flying start, taking a 2-0 lead within the opening eight minutes. Darwin Colaco opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Meislen Barretto doubled the advantage three minutes later.
Ambaulim reduced the deficit in the 24th minute through Royal Oliveira to go into the break 1-2 down. Ambaulim continued to press after the change of ends and were rewarded in the 39th minute when Cyril Dias scored to make it 2-2 and force a penalty shootout.
Ambaulim kept their composure in the tie-breaker, with Alex Fernandes, Royal Fernandes, Visitor Fernandes and Cyril Dias converting their spot-kicks. For Nuvem, Meislen Barretto, Shenoy Quadros and Jayson Colaco found the net.
Ivan Fernandes of United Boys of Ambaulim was named the Player of the Match and received the award from former footballer Babu Bhisse. With the victory, United Boys of Ambaulim advanced to the next round.
