MARGAO, FEB 28 ? Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club defeated CRC, Chinchinim 2-1 to advance into the semifinal of Lazarus Dias Memorial football tournament, organised by Cuncolim Union, at School playground, Cuncolim.
The winners led 1-0 at the breather.
Sao Jose de Areal?s passing was immaculate, their build up was solid and they created many openings.
Sao Jose de Areal forged ahead thanks to CRC goalkeeper Martin Dias? follies. Following a cross from the left, CRC goalkeeper came out of his charge and striker Marcus Mascarenhas coolly nodded in much to the dismay of Chinchinim supporters.
Stunned by the early blow, CRC regrouped quickly and came with aggression but their forwards wasted gilt edged chances.
CRC came back strongly after the break with Dickson Rebello?s solo effort creating panic in the Sao Jose de Areal territory but the ball just refused to enter the nylons!
CRC finally found their success in the 65th minute when Dicskon Rebello?s goal bound shot deflected from Sao Jose de Areal?s Dousie Olveira?s leg while trying to clear the ball.
The equaliser enlivened both the teams as they mounted pressure on the rival citadel.
With the match heading for the tiebreaker, Sao Jose de Areal struck the match winner five minute before full time when Marcus Mascarenhas bulged the net to troop  out worthy winners.
Marcus Mascarenhas, who struck twice, was adjudged Budweiser Man of the Match