17 Oct 2018 | 06:08am IST
Saligao United rally to beat UC Nerul
PANJIM: Saligao United came from behind to score a narrow 2-1 win over United Club of Nerul in the Goa Football Association Third Division League, played at Anjuna Gymkhana ground, on Tuesday.
Nerul took the lead in the 14th minute through Mohan Pillai but Alister Fernandes equalised for Saligao in the first half itself.
Crossing over, Steven Fernandes gave Saligao the lead which ultimately proved to be the match-winner.
Nerul tried to get back into the game but they just couldn't get past the rival defence.
In another match at Quitula ground, Youth Club of Colvale and St Sebastian SC played out a goalless draw
Navelim Villagers Union hit five past Sarzora Sports Club in the Goa Football Association U-14 League played at Rosary ground, Navelim, on Tuesday.
Cleaven D’Costa scored a fine hat-trick for the winners.
Mohammed Shameer opened the scoring in the 25th minute for Navelim Villagers Union as the winners led 1-0 at the break.
Crossing over, Cleavan doubled the tally and soon scored his brace.
Ararsh Raj scored the team’s fourth in the 49th minute and Cleavan scored the fifth in the 53rd minute, thus completing his hat-trick.
