MARGAO, SEPT 20
Betalbatim Sporting Club made it to the quarter-final of 33rd St Joseph Festival inter- village football tournament organised by Dramapur Sports Club with a fluent 2-0 win over Dramapur Sports Club at Dramapur Ground on Sunday.The winner led 1-0 at the breather.
Betalbatim were the better side. Midfielder Desmond Fernandes and Joe Fernandes combined beautifully and midfielder Desmond Fernandes sidestepped a rival defender and slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap shot.
Betalbatim increased the pressure after the break and hard work paid off in the 15th minute when Joe Fernandes made no mistake in punishing the rival goalkeeper with a firm grounder,
Betalbatim had a chance to swell their tally but their forwards spurned away easy scoring chances.
