PANJIM: Micky Fernandes’ second half brace helps Guardian Angel Sports Club score a 4-2 win against FC Bardez and enter the semi-finals of the Goa Sevens Premier League match on Day -10, at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Tuesday.
The Curchorem side became the first team to qualify for the knock-outs after collecting seven points from three matches.
Bonny Niasso and Sanwil D’Costa were the other goal scorers for the winners while Peter Carvalho netted a brace for Bardez.
Riding on the vociferous fans, Guardian Angel SC took control of the game from the first whistle. The Curchorem side tested the North Goa team on several occasions in the first quarter before taking the much deserved lead.
Guardian Angel broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, when Josley Dias and Bonny Dias broke the Bardez defence with quick passes before the latter fired a low shot in the far corner, 1-0.
Guardian Angel SC showed no sign of content as they pressed in search for their second and almost scored in the 16th minute, only to see Ashley’s shot hit the woodwork.
At the other end, FC Bardez equalised in the next minute when Guardian Angel keeper failed to collect ShubhamDessai’s shot which rolled into Peter Carvalho’s path and the skipper finished with a simple shot to draw level.
Micky scored from the spot to put Guardian Angel ahead. FC Bardez drew level in the 51st minute when Peter Carvalho capitalised on Guardian Angel defensive mix to complete his brace.
However, FC Bardez were stunned in the very next minute when Micky scored a stunning goal from the centre kick to put his team back into the lead. Second half substitute Sanwil scored the team’s fourth goal in the 58th minute with a beautiful volley which crashed into FC Bardez nets off Benzu’s assist, 4-2.
