Cavelossim, Margao win
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
Margao, March 11 : Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim defeated Mormugao Port Trust 3-2 to inch closer to the title in GFA’s First Division League at Cuncolim ground, on Friday. Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim led 2-1 at half time.
The match was well contested with both teams showing urgency and attacking from the start.
Knowing that a win will help them get closer to the title, Cavelossim shot into the lead in the 20th minute. Following a flag kick taken by Desmond Fernandes, defender Daison Cardozo’s smart header was well connected by Steven Barretto who punt the ball into the net.
After a brief lull, Cavelossim intensified their forays in the rival territory and striker Levino Fernandes on the left unleashed a snap shot beating the MPT keeper off a pass from Djohn Fernandes who inflated their tally in the 38th minute.
Stunned by the double blow, MPT regrouped quickly when striker Rexon Quadros punished the Cavelossim keeper at the stroke of the lemon break.
Crossing over, MPT attacked the rival citadel with vigor and their efforts bore fruits when midfielder Wilfred Gomes picked up the ball from his teammates and beat the Cavelossim keeper with a nice placement.
Levino’s shot deflected off MPT defender Shaikh Niazi’s leg and eluded the MPT keeper in the 82nd .
At Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao Sports Club were lucky to beat Calangute Association 2-1. There was no score at half time.
Calangute have to blame themselves for the defeat with captain Shadabe Shaikh being the culprit as he muffed four sitters in the first half.
Calangute dominated the entire proceedings. After a barren first half, Calangute shot into the lead through Shadabe Shaikh in the 52nd minute but their joy was short lived when striker Benzi equalised, thanks to Calangute goalkeeper Agnelo Fernandes’ lapses and once again in the 68th minute committed a similar mistake to help Benzi strike the match winner.
