Cake walk for Salgaocar against Navelim

PANJIM: Salgaocar Veterans recorded a comfortable 4-1 victory over Navelim Veterans to enter the semi-finals of the 15th VM Salgaocar Memorial Veterans Football tournament, organized by Prime Sports Club, at St John the Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, on Friday.

Salgaocar were well served by Mario Soares, Robert Fernandes and Roque Carneiro in the midfield and it took them less than a quarter to surge ahead when Roque tapped in a flag-kick taken by Anthony Pereira.
Four minutes later, Xavier Colaco curled in a left-footer after receiving a pass from Robert Fernandes.
After resumption, Navelim Veterans reduced the margin through Seby Pereira. 
Salgaocar scored two more goals through the boots of Anthony Pereira and Mario Soares to seal an easy win.
Earlier chief guest, Doma Fernandes, proprietor of Pedro’s Benaulim Beach was introduced to the players by Soccoro Coutinho, Organising Secretary.
A minutes silence was also observed in memory of former Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Wilfred De Souza and Fr Boulais Da Costa.

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