MARGAO
St Rock YC, Majorda caused a major upset when they defeated Navelim Sporting 4-2 via tie-breaker to enter the quarterfinals of II Cavelossim Villagers UK Cup organized by Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim and played at Fr Druston and Wellington ground, Cavelossim.
Majorda were right on the attack from the very first minute when Shane Mascarenhas intercepted Preston Costa's pass in the penalty area and instead of taking the shot himself, passed the ball to Dylan who shot wide with the goal-keeper at his mercy.
Navelim also missed a sitter when Velon Rebello gave a through pass into the goal mouth but Prestly Gomes failed to connect and the ball crossed the sideline.
However in the 20th minute, hard working left winger Irfan Lal took a curling corner-kick which was headed in by Nihal D'Costa to give Majorda an unexpected 1-0 lead.
Crossing over, Navelim Sporting Club mounted a series of raids into the Majorda half and succeeded twice in putting the ball into the Majorda nylons but Prestly & Avlon Gomes were pulled up for off-side leading to some tense moments of arguments. However, Navelim Sporting were not to be denied a goal when in the penultimate minute of the game, defender Wellington D'Silva moved upfront, controlled a through ball and fed Prestly Gomes in the goal mouth who made no mistake to restore parity.
In the tie-breaker, Lisamber, Josley, Ashley & Irfan scored for Majorda, while Nevin Pereira and Kevin Costa failed to score for Navelim enabling St Rock YC Majorda to enter the quarterfinals where they will now clash with Goa Velha SC on November 18.
