James, Beach Speedo advance
HERALD REPORTER
VASCO, APRIL 25
James 7788 trounced Europe Connection in the inaugural match of Bogmalo beach soccer tournament organised by United Youth Club, Bogmalo, on Sunday.
The winners led 3-0 at the breather.
Vincy found the net for James in the 20th second. Vincy soon struck two more goals to complete his hat-trick.
Crossing over, James 7788 scored three more goals through the boots of Papa, man-of-the-match Vincy and Cosmi.
In the second match, Beach Speedo defeated Friends of James-I, 4-1. Man-of-the match Conny scored a hat-trick to give Beach Speedo a 3-1 lead at the breather. Changing over, Cladio added his name in the scorers list while Alloy reduced the margin for Friends.
Earlier, the match was inaugurated by Cosmi Alvares, father of late James Alvares in the presence of Bogmalo Sarpanch, Urbano Rodrigues, deputy sarpanch Arun Naik, former sarpanch Laxman Kaulekar and United Youth Club of Bogmalo organisers, Selvy and Nelo D’Cruz.
In all, 32 teams are participating.
