MARGAO
Goa Legends trounced Karnataka Legends 3-1 in a football exhibition match at Chowgule College Artificial Turf Ground, Margao.
Goa Legends, served by former India goalkeeper Brahamanand Shankhwalkar, defender Franky Baretto, midfielder Climax Lawrence, teased and tormented the rival defence with well-orchestrated raids. Seby Coelho, the former Salgaocar player, broke the deadlock beating the rival goalkeeper with a snap-shot.
Former Dempo striker Marcus Carvalho scored the insurance goal. Stung by the double setback, Karnataka Legends tried their best to come back into the game but Roberto Fernandez and Franky Baretto were rock solid at the back in the Goa defence.
The second session continued in the same vein with Goa Legends enjoying the possession. Micky Fernandes put the issue beyond doubt with a superb strike. Sharan Ponnana scored a consolation goal for the visitors. Tennyson Rosa, ex-Churchill Brothers, was the chief guest and gave away the prizes to Goa Legends football team, which was sponsored by Rosa company.
Cruz strike powers Santacruz Merces Veterans
Santacruz Merces Veterans registered a solitary goal victory over Verna Veterans and moved into the next round of the Late Milagres Dias Memorial veterans football tournament at Green Field Mapa Panchwadi ground on Sunday. Cruz struck the match winner for Merces in the 15th minute.
Ambelim SC blank Carmona 4-0
Ambelim SC hammered Carmona SC 4-0 to enter into the semifinals of the St Rock’s Super Soccer inter-village football tournament match played at Calata Majorda ground on Sunday. Asfin Pinto and Jeniton D’Silva scored a brace each for Ambelim SC.
