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RAIA: Union of Chinchinim stormed into the quarter-finals of 3rd Fr Bruno Leitao Memorial inter-village football tournament with a resounding 6-1 victory over Goa Velha SC organised by Union of Chinchinim Villagers at Chinchinim Church ground, on Sunday.
From the very first whistle, Union of Chinchinim showed attacking intent. Goa Velha SC’s goalkeeper was forced into two crucial saves in the opening minute to deny an early lead. However, Sherio Gomes broke the deadlock soon after with a powerful strike from the top of the penalty area to make it 1-0.
Sherio doubled the advantage in the 17th minute, before Rowan added another in the 19th to put Union of Chinchinim comfortably ahead at 3-0. Goa Velha SC pulled one back through Bhavesh Gauns, making it 3-1 at half time.
The second half saw complete dominance from Union of Chinchinim. Sherio netted his third in the 23rd minute to complete a brilliant hat-trick. Later, Om Raikar and Rowan inflated the tally to seal a convincing 6-1 triumph.