MARGAO
Down by a first half goal, hosts SCC Cavelossim Veterans fought back in the second half to beat St Michael Orlim Veterans 3-2 to enter the semifinals of Nazazianho Memorial Veterans Soccer for Benaulim Constituency organised by Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim at club's Fr Druston and Wellington ground, Cavelossim.
Orlim Veterans drew the first blood in the very fifth minute when a throw-in taken by lanky Minguel entered the Cavelossim goal after keeper Rosario Monteiro failed to tip the ball over the bar. Orlim continued their domination but Alcino and Rico failed to score some easy chances. Cavelossim forwards Jana and Charles Rodrigues did not convert some easy chances either provided by Raju Cardozo.
Crossing over, Cavelossim got the equaliser when Jana Da Costa crossed the ball to an unmarked Lon Rebello who gave a first-time pass to Raju Cardozo, who scored with a deft shot into the top corner of the goal. Charles Rodrigues playing upfield in the penalty area scored a brace to put Cavelossim in the driver's seat, 3-1.
Orlim then fought back as Minguel scored his second goal when he headed in a corner kick by Stanley. SCC Cavelossim will now take on Seraulim Veterans in the first semifinals on June 28 while Benaulim Veterans will clash with Varca Veterans on June 30. The final is slated for July 3.
