MARGAO: Navelim Villagers Union secured a narrow victory over United Club of Seraulim, advancing to the quarterfinals of the All Goa Navelim Villagers Union Trophy, held at Rosary Church Ground in Navelim on Saturday.
The match kicked off at a fast pace, with both teams eager to find the back of the net, but they remained deadlocked at 0-0 until halftime.
The decisive moment came in the 56th minute when a Navelim player was fouled in the penalty area. Referee Raja Pir awarded the penalty, which was confidently converted by Ronaldo Pereira.
For his standout performance, Ronaldo Pereira was named Man of the Match by Micky Rebello, former Salgaocar player and GFDC coach.
