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RAIA: Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda secured their place in the semi-finals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Parish Youth Nuvem, in the quarter-final of 3rd Fr Bruno Leitao memorial inter-village football tournament organised by Union of Chinchinim Villagers, at Chinchinim Church ground, on Wednesday.
Don Bosco Oratory struck early when Edgar headed home a fine cross from Alfred in the 6th minute. Just two minutes later, Parish Youth Nuvem nearly equalised, but their attempt was brilliantly denied by the Don Bosco Oratory goalkeeper. The DBO Fatorda doubled their advantage in the 12th minute when Hanslum Furtado tapped in from a pass by Karol Soares.
Parish Youth Nuvem kept pushing and in the 27th minute, Joywin Costa unleashed a powerful shot, only to be thwarted once again by the alert Don Bosco Oratory custodian.
At the break, Don Bosco Oratory led 2-0. The second half saw Parish Youth Nuvem dominate the proceedings, camping inside the Don Bosco Oratory half, but they found goalkeeper Karol Soares in inspired form. His string of outstanding saves ensured Don Bosco Oratory held on to their clean sheet until the final whistle.