MARGAO: Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda marched into the finals of the Late Fr. Gervasio Pinto Memorial Football Tournament after edging past hosts Guardian Angel SC, Curchorem 2“1 in the semifinal played at Figueredo Ground, Pontemol“Curchorem on Friday.
Both teams played attacking football and created several chances, but Don Bosco looked the sharper side despite missing opportunities through Edger Noronha and Shubert Colaco. Guardian Angel, however, made the most of their moment, taking the lead in the first half through striker Vitorinho Fernandes to go into the break 1“0 up.
After the change of ends, Don Bosco intensified their pressure, repeatedly testing the Guardian Angel defence and goalkeeper Oswin Rodrigues. Their efforts were finally rewarded when Shubert Colaco headed home a fine equaliser. The decisive moment arrived in the final quarter, with Alfred Noronha slotting in the match-winner to seal Don Bosco’s place in the final.
Jeff Barreto of Don Bosco Fatorda was adjudged Man of the Match and received the award from Victor Daniel.
