MARGAO
Betalbatim Sporting Club scored a 6-4 win via the tie-breaker over United Club of Verna to move to the semi-finals of 16th London Trophy inter-village football tournament, organised by Goa Velha Sports Club, at Goa Velha Sports Club ground.
In a hard fought encounter, United Club of Verna surged ahead in the 14th minute through Nevil Menezes whose attempt beat the Betalbatim Sporting Club keeper Joyrin Braganza. Betalbatim Sporting Club retaliated and equalised immediately through Dickson Rogtao in the 18th minute. The match ended with 1-1 scoreline.
In the resultant tie-breaker, Betalbatim Sporting Club scored through Ashley Fernandes, Gladson Braganza, Dickson Rogtao, Keith Rodrigues and Selroy Fernandes.
United Club of Verna found the net through Andrus John, Joasle Fernandes and Keith Menezes.
Dickson Rogtao of Betalbatim Sporting Club and Hilton Fernandes of United Club of Verna were cautioned by the match referee Milagres Fernandes.
Mackinley Cunha of Betalbatim Sporting Club was awarded the Man of the Match by Iyno John De Souza, ex -Secretary of Goa Velha Sports Club and Sarpanch of St Andre Village Panchayat.
Betalbatim Sporting Club will now meet Chandor Club in the second semi-final on March 17.
