MARGAO
Fr Agnelo YSC, Paroda scored a hard-fought victory over St Anthony's SC Assolda 2-0 to march into the semi-final of the Cavelossim Villagers UK Cup organised by Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim and at Fr Druston and Wellington ground, Cavelossim. In the 18th minute, Paroda initiated a move on the left flank with a through pass by Fedrich Fernandes to Velroy Carvalho who shot into the right corner of Assolda's goal to give Paroda the lead 1-0. Assolda almost restored parity when a powerful try by Valentino was blocked by Paroda defender Zylan Oliveira right on the goal line. In the second half Assolda manager Custodio Fernandes brought on Vitorino Fernandes and it changed the complexion of the game totally with Assolda attacking the Paroda citadel time and again with Brivon and Welson crossing the ball in the goal area but defenders Velroy and Dolson were a hard nut to crack. A counter-attack in the 70th minute saw Joel Fernandes give a short pass to Velroy Carvalho who fired a 15-yard shot that entered the left top corner of the goal to complete his brace and take Paroda in the semis where they will clash with Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda.
