MARGAO: Virabhat swamped Corjem 5-2 to enter the semifinal of 9-a-side football tournament, organised by Batora United, at St Alex Church ground, Curtorim on Monday.
Caitan Viegas of Virabhat opened the scoreline in the 12th minute. Six minutes later, Venson Paes doubled the lead for Virabhat.
Corjem should have netted through Malcolm but missed the target by whiskers in the 20th minute. As the match progresed, in the second half, Josbern Fernandes netted the third goal for Virabhat, while Malcolm pulled a goal back for Corjem in the 38th minute. Venson Paes made it 4-1 for Virabhat. Corjem through Rhay made made it 2-4. It was Anslem Fernandes of Virabhat who hammered the final nail in the Corjem coffin with just a minute left for final whistle.
The Man of the match award was presented to Venson Paes of Virabhat by Edmon Dias.
