MARGAO
Cuncolim Union played a spirited game to beat Hot favourites Betalbatim 1-0 to enter the finals of the Cavelossim Villagers UK Cup at Fr Druston and Wellington ground, Cavelossim. In a fast-paced encounter, it was Cuncolim who missed a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 10th minute when Daylon Carvalho floated the ball from a narrow-angle which beat goalkeeper Joivin Branganza but Didymus Antao effected a goal line save for Betalbatim. Cuncolim continued to misfire when Daulat Desai missed an easy chance when he chipped the ball over the advancing Betalbatim keeper, but missed the target by a yard. For Betalbatim Savan Lotlikar and Oliver D' Souza combined well upfront and were a constant threat to Cuncolim defenders. In the 65th minute, Cuncolim broke the ice when a powerful shot taken by Daulat Desai rebounded back and landed at the foot of Clifton Fernandes who made no mistake and converted the opportunity to put Cuncolim ahead by 1-0. Cuncolim Union will now clash with Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda in the Finals to be played on September 4.
