CUNCOLIM: CRC Chinchinim got the better of SCC Cavelossim 2-1 to move into the quarter-finals of the Mc Dowells’ No 1 Yaari Premier Cup inter-village football tournament for South Goa, organised by Cuncolim Union at Government Village School ground, Cuncolim, on Wednesday.
The best chance of the match fell to Vicky Fernandes of CRC whose close range shot was cleared off the line by alert Brandon Luis.
Rohan Mueller of Cavelossim tried a solo effort which was foiled by Domingos Rebello of Chinchinim in the 26th minute.
CRC Chinchinim netted the first goal of the match through Adriel D’Costa’s rasping drive in the 47th minute. As the match progressed Merilo Ferrao doubled the lead with a placement shot in the 57th minute.
Just seven minutes left for the final whistle, Rohan Mueller pulled a goal back for Cavelossim with a header.
Darren Estebeiro and Viraj Luis missed two sitters for Cavelossim in the 68th and 70th minute.
CRC Chinchinim will meet the winners of St Sebastiao Club Benaulim and Cuncolim Union in the quarter-final on August 12.
