MAJORDA: Navelim Veterans blanked Assolda Veterans 3-0 to move into the semi-final of the Veterans Football Tournament organized in memory of Late Anthony Baptista (former junior international and ex- Salgaocar FC player) organised by United Veterans, at Musson ground, Majorda, on Monday.
Navelim started the match on the front foot and attacked as early as 6th minute when Franky Fernandes gave an accurate pass to Denis Cabral in the rival box, but the latter shot hit the goalpost and went out of play.
However, Navelim took the lead in the 8th minute through Domnic Cabral. Domnic’s free-kick kissed the inside of the Assolda post before entering the goal.
Assolda Veterans keeper Anil Gaoakar brought in two smart saves in the 12th and 15th minute to deny Ajay Archarya on both occasions.
Assolda had the best chance in the 20th minute to equalise, but Micheal Barreto header missed the nets by whiskers off Damanciano’s cross.
Dinesh’s effort was blocked by Navelim’s Franky Fernandes in the 22nd minute.
Navelim’s Pascoal Borges’ curl shot missed the target in the 28th minute. Salvador Miranda doubled the account for Navelim in the 30th minute, and within two minutes Edwin added another to make it 3-0.
Assolda Veterans John missed two glorious chances in the 34th and 58th minute.
Navelim Veterans will meet the winners of Marc Caters Veterans and Benaulim Veterans on December 29 in the semi-final.
