Chandor SC stun Mormugao United

MARGAO: Chandor Sports Club rallied from behind to get the better of Mormugao United Sports and Cultural Club 3-2 to enter the next round of the 18th Our Lady Merces soccer football tournament organized by Sirlim Sports Club at Chinchinim Church ground on Sunday. Mormugao United led 2-0 at half time.

Mormugao United established easy control and surged ahead in the fourth minute through Velroy Pereira’s deft placement off an assist by Sushant Borkar.
Thereafter, Mormugao United doubled their lead in the 19th minute through Sushant Borkar off an assist by Velroy.
At the other end, Chandor SC’s Joseph Fernandes tried hard to bring back his team in contention but the latter’s effort was fisted away by the rival goalkeeper.
Changing ends, it was Chandor SC, who made a come back in spectacular fashion. In the 39th minute, Joseph Fernandes unleashed a stiff grounder to make it 2-1 while Micky Fernandes came up with a solo effort and a clinical finish to level the scores. 
Then onwards, there was no turning back for Chandor SC and Joseph secured his brace and the match-winner with a clever finish that did not allow the rival custodian any chance. 

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