Team Herald
MAPUSA: Nerul Sports Club made it into the final of the Lakhanpal Cup by a solitary goal win over Goan Warriors SC, organiaed by Candolim Sports Club, played at Dr Gustavo Monteiro ground, Candolim, on Tuesday.
Goan Warriors began the match on an aggressive note and initiated a series of raids, however Nerul displayed some fine defending skills to avert the danger.
While Goan Warriors attacked Nerul managed to take the lead in the 17th minute when Devendra Pednekar sent a long pass to Chettan Dabholkar who beat the keeper before scoring through a firm placement. In the 38th minute Nerul should have doubled their lead however Paul Cardozo’s shot banged the upright. Chettan had a chance to net in his brace in the 55th minute however he faltered from close range.
In the closing stages of the match Goan Warriors almost restored parity however Nerul keeper Nilkesh Naik effected a brilliant save to deny Prajot Naik from scoring.
