Maina, Cuncolim Union to battle in St Sebastian final

MARGAO: Maina Sports Club thrashed United Boys of Dando, Colva 4-1 to storm into the final of all-Goa St Sebastian Union Club inter-village football tournament organized by St Sebastian Union Club, at St John the Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, on Friday. Maina Sports Club led 4-0 at the break.

 They dominated the game in the opening session with their forwards swarmed all over the rival territory. 
Maina broke the deadlock in the very 16th minute when Neville Fernandes slotted past the rival goalkeeper with snap shot.
With the early success, Maina intensified their attacks and rocked the rival citadel. In the 21st minute Anthony Cardozo doubled the lead.
United Boys of Dando were struggling to catch the rival’s briskly pace and surrendered their challenge meekly. 
Four minutes later, Velson Fernandes added his name on the scorers list when he punted the ball to the far corner of the net.  
In the 27th minute, Milagres Fernandes added another when be beat the rival goalkeeper with neat finish.
Crossing over, Maina slackened their pace and allowed their opponents to launch barrage of attacks on their goal. Jesus Cardozo scored the consolation goal for Colva in the 50th minute.
Maina will now meet Cuncolim Union in the final on August 25.

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