Team Herald
MARGAO: Chandor Sports Club downed Sao Jose de Areal 4-2 to book the final berth in the semi-final of the 18th Our Lady of Merces football tournament organized by Sirlim Sports Club, at Chinchinim church ground, on Saturday.
At first half, Sao Jose de Areal were leading 1-0.
Sao Jose de Areal took the lead through Mario Barretto’s shot which crushed into the net of Chandor off a cross by Monte Valdares.
Thereafter, Chandor tried to score the equaliser but the defence of Sao Jose de Areal foiled all their moves.
Changing ends, Sao Jose de Areal doubled their score in the 38th minute through Fredrick Endro’s half volley off a supply by Mario. Downed with two goals, Chandor upped their pace and reduced the margin through Soccoro Fernandes’ grounder off a well connect by Alton Vaz in the 40th minute.
Soon they equalised as Soccoro again scored to complete his brace after Joseph Fernandes assisting.
With the equaliser, all-charged up Chandor started attacking their rival citadel time and again. They increased the lead through Joseph’s fierce shot which sailed into the net of Sao Jose de Areal off a cross by Alton Vaz in the 43rd minute. Soccoro was again in full form as he completed his hat-trick in the 57th minute after again Joseph coming to his help.
