Salgaocar too good for Viva Kerala
u-19 i-league
HERALD SPORTS REPORTER
MAPUSA, MAY 14
Salgaocar Sports Club defeated Viva Kerala 4-1 in the U-19 I-League football tournament, at Duler stadium, here, on Friday.
Salgaocar led 2-1 at the breather.
Today’s result gives Salgaocar their first win in the tournament after losing two matches. Viva Kerala are bowed out with three points, having drawn three matches and losing one.
Salgaocar had Clifton Dias back after suspension, partnering Alvito Miranda upfront. Dawson Fernandes moved over to the left wing position but was just as effective at putting pressure on the Kerala defence.
Kerala had the first opportunity to take the lead in the 5th minute, with the help of Britto, whose powerful shot from close range, straight bulged into Salgaocar net.
Salgaocar stung by the upset, moved up their pace in search for an equaliser and in the 12th minute, Clifton was at his best heading the ball into the goal, off a cross from Gilbert Oliveira.
Three minutes before the break, Dawson swung in a free-kick from the right, which guided Gilbert to smash the ball into the net for Salgaocar.
After the lemon break, Jason Pereira scored the third goal for Salgaocar from a corner.
In the dying minutes, Salgaocar skipper Dawson rounded off the tally after receiving a brilliant cross from Jason.
Sporting Clube with seven points will meet Churchill on Saturday, who have four points while on Sunday, Dempo Sports Club with four points will lock horns with Salgaocar Sports Club, who have three points.
