25 Mar 2023  |   05:36am IST

Ambelim pip Curtorim Gym

Team Herald

PANJIM: Ambelim Sports Club scored a hard fought 2-1 win over Curtorim Gymkhana to move into the semi-finals of 15th London Trophy inter-village football tournament 2023 at Goa Velha Sports Club ground, today. The teams were level 1-1 at half time.

Semson Fernandes put Ambelim ahead in the 18th minute as he blasted from close range giving no chance to Curtorim goalkeeper Floyd Hilario. However, Curtorim Gymkhana equalised in the 23rd minute through  Milagres Fernandes who connected a free-kick.

Ambelim regained the lead through Nosh Pinto off a Semson assist in the 38th minute. 

Semson of Ambelim was awarded the man-of-the match by Stanley Lopes.