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RAIA: Navelim Sports Club came from behind to secure a convincing 3-1 victory over Calangute Association to move into the next round of 4th Betalbatim Villagers Cup played at Betalbatim ground, on Thursday.
Calangute Association started strongly and took the lead in the 19th minute through Fasel D’Souza, capitalising on early dominance. Navelim SC had a golden chance to go ahead in the 4th minute but failed to convert an open-goal opportunity. Despite Navelim SC’s pressing efforts, Calangute Association held firm and maintained their 1-0 lead going into halftime.
The second half saw a rejuvenated Navelim SC side. Meliston Dias levelled the score with a brilliant strike in the 40th minute. Ronaldo Pereira, who had earlier rattled the crossbar with a long-range effort in the 50th minute, made no mistake five minutes later, heading home accurately to put Navelim SC ahead 2-1.
Sadroy Costa sealed the win in the 59th minute with a composed finish, taking the final score to Navelim SC 3-1.