PONDA: Navelim Sporting came from behind to defeat Raia Sporting Club 3-1 and move into the semi-finals of 33rd All-Goa St. Anne’s inter-village soccer in memory of Maria Anatansia Fernandes at Animal Husbandry ground, Curti-Ponda, Monday.
At half time Raia were leading by a solitary goal scored by Garrison Fernandes. in the second half Navelim managed to control the game and scored through Rovan Fernandes, Prestly Gomes and Sadroy Costa.
In the 13th minute, Sweehan Fernandes released a through ball to Garrison Fernandes, who darted inside the box and beat the onrushing goalkeeper to make it 1-0 in favor of Raia
In the second half, Navelim equalised in the 55th minute through a header from Rovan Perreira. Subsequently, they took the lead in the next minute as Presley Gomes’ shot hit the crossbar and entered the net. In the 65th minute, Sadroy Costa headed the ball from a free kick to put the issue beyond Raia’s reach. Durgadas Naik gave away the man-of-the-match award to Rovan Pereira.
