Team Herald
BENAULIM: Bandar got the better of Mazilvaddo V 3-2 via the tie-breaker in the final of St Anne’s tournament organised by Holy Trinity Church, Benaulim, at Ampem ground, on Sunday.
At full-time the teams were locked in a 2-2 draw.
In the 7th minute Bandar’s Osborne Fernandes scored from his own half with an absolute screamer that smashed right into the top left corner.
In the 9th minute Mazilvaddo’s Movin restored parity with a lovely solo effort and a calm placement at the back of the rival net.
Post resumption, Nicholas Fernandes scored off Keagan’s cross within 30 seconds in the 2nd half. Keagan Fernandes then went for glory but saw his shot go wide.
Bandar were awarded a penalty after Keagan was found guilty of a handball. Osborne Fernandes who stepped up made no mistake to score from the spot to restore parity.
Both the teams tried desperately to equalise but couldn’t find the breakthrough. Nicholas then had the last shot of the match but was very much off target. At full-time the scores read 2-2
In the ensuing tie-breaker Bandar’s Osbourne Fernandes, Royston Fernandes and Canio Fernandes scored while Nicholas Fernandes and Movin Alphonso scored for Mazilvaddo V.
Earlier in the Tennikoit final for women Mazilvaddo S won against Vaddie.
