In a thrilling clash in the 22nd Fr. Basilio Andrade Memorial Tournament, Navelim Sports Club secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a gritty 2-0 win against Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda. Their next challenge awaits them in the form of CAC Cansaulim.
The first half of the game was a tightly contested affair, with both teams striving to shatter the deadlock. Navelim Sports Club persistently pressed against the Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda’s goal but struggled to find the back of the net.
It was the very last moments of the game that held the most excitement. Clinton Niasso, from Navelim, seized the ball from a Fatorda defender and unleashed a shot past the keeper, finally breaking the deadlock. Almost immediately, Aden Pereira extended Navelim’s lead with a beautifully controlled strike from a long pass, skillfully placing it beyond the goalkeeper’s reach. The 2-0 triumph ensures Navelim’s place in the quarterfinals.
