PONDA: Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda defeated Goa Velha SC 2-1 to storm into the final of 28th All-Goa St Anne’s inter-village festival soccer in Memory of Luis Pacheco organized by Ponda Footballers in affiliation with SAG and Quadros, at Animal Husbandry ground, Curti-Ponda, on Sunday.
DBO dominated the match for most part of the match however due to slippery condition Goa Velha could not display their game in the first half.
It was only after Vishant reduced the margin that Goa Velha displayed attacking soccer.
Fatorda took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Joel Camara and Mackwin Soares while Vishant Pednekar reduced the margin.
In the 8th minutes Fatorda made the first move of the match as Roque from top of the box shot but Goa Velha keeper punched the ball out of danger.
At other end, Vishant gave a through pass to Ezekiel but he balloon over.
Fatorda took the lead as Savio’s shot deflected of a defender and the return ball fell at the feet of Joel whose shot beat the diving keeper, 1-0.
Soon Fatorda increased the lead when Ashley chipped the ball to Mackwin who beat the off-side trap and scored.
In the second half, Goa Velha when Markal shot beat the keeper but the ball got stuck in the water and keeper collected it.
At other end, Jason cross nearly entered the goal but Goa Velha keeper punched it out to safety.
Goa Velha got a penalty as the keeper blocked Yogendra and in resultant penalty Vishant scored.
Craston from his area took a solo and his shot was punched out by Goa Velha keeper.
Don Bosco Oratary Fatorda will now take on Parish Youth Nuvem on July 31. Before the finals there will be an exhibition match between Nuvem Veterans and Ponda Veterans at 3.30 p.m.
