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PEDDA-BENAULIM: A hat-trick by Sheldon Rodrigues helped New Era, Benaulim down Spring Boys, Mandopa 5-2 to move into quarterfinals of the New Era Club Inter-Village Under-14 tournament, organised by New Era Club, Benaulim, played at Xemu Moll ground, Benaulim on Wednesday.
Sheldon opened the score in the 4th minute but was equalised by Sweden Costa for Mandopa in the 6th minute. Sheldon netted his second in the 10th minute but captain Elton equalised two minutes later. Sheldon completed his hat-trick in the 20th minute for his team to lead 3-2 at the lemon break.
Crossing over New Era scored two quick goals through Lindon and Sheldon to seal the results in New Era's favour.
Sheldon Rodrigues was declared man-of-the-match.