Team Herald
AMBELIM: FC Bardez came from behind to beat six-man SCC Cavelossim 2-1 in the second match of the Goa Sevens Premier League, organised by Goa Sevens and Ambelim Sports Club in association with Goa Football Association (GFA) at Ambelim Sports Complex, on Sunday.
Caitano Veigas and Clinton Niasso scored for the North Goa team while SCC Cavelossim scored through Moses D’Sa.
The defending champions SCC Cavelossim fielded a formidable seven with Bersal Viegas, Alvito Miranda and Moses D’Sa in the playing seven while their opponent FC Bardez coached by Climax Lawrence started with Jessel Carneiro, Clinton Niasso, Caitano Viegas and Nevelle Albuquerque.
Cavelossim attacked from the word go and didn’t take long to take the lead early in the game when Bersal Viegas cracked the Bardez defence with a defence splitting pass and found Moses D’Sa upfront who kept his composure in front of the rival goal as he drilled a low shot past helpless keeper Razak Devsor.
SCC Cavelossim were a far superior side in the opening minutes of the game. Quick passing, long shots — the team displayed their skills and possession play to nullify the rival attacks.
At the other end, unsuccessful in getting past the strong and organised Cavelossim defence, FC Bardez changed the formula and tried to get on to the score sheet with long shots. SCC Cavelossim walked into the dressing room with a goal advantage.
Crossing over, FC Bardez finally scored the leveller in the 40th minute through Clinton Niasso, who scored from the spot kick.
FC Bardez’s Michael Silva ran down the left flank and made way past couple of Cavelossim defender before Jesmon Soares brought him down in the box. Clinton stepped over and coolly converted from the penalty spot.
SCC Cavelossim’s Alvito Miranda received marching order following his second booking.
FC Bardez finally scored the match-winner Caitano Viegas in the 57th minute when he ran down the left flank and slammed the ball past the helpless keeper.
The man-of-the-match was awarded to FC Bardez’s Jessel Carneiro for his fine performance.
