Team Herald
CUNCOLIM: Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club edged past CRC Chinchinim 2-1 to enter the semi-finals of the Rising Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Rising Club of Sanvorcotta, at Cuncolim School ground, on Wednesday.
Aston Fernandes gave an early lead to CRC Chinchinim in the 6th minute off a pass from Nixon Rebello. Areal SC fought back and equalised within three minutes through Harison Oliveira off a pass from Alvison Silva.
The all-important goal of the match for Areal SC was scored again by Harison Oliveira capitalising on a cross from Aston Dias. CRC Chinchinim tried their best to equalise in the last five minutes but the Areal keeper Joseph Monteiro saved chances that were created by the opposition.
Harison Oliveira of Sao Jose De Areal SC was adjudged the man-of-the-match.
