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CAVELOSSIM: Pele’s, Benaulim came from a goal down to win the maiden Nazaziano Fernandes Memorial Veterans Soccer final via the tie-breaker after beating hosts Cavelossim Veterans 3-2.
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The tournament was organised by Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim, at Fr Druston and Wellington ground, Cavelossim, recently.
Both the keepers Rosario and Manoj Kesarkar were tough nuts to crack keeping their slate clean. Cavelossim drew first blood when in the 15th minute
Jana Da Costa after receiving a pass from Agnelo Passanha at the centre, fired a powerful shot into the extreme right corner to lead 1-0.
Hardly had the cheers died down when Charlie D’Silva with an assist from Nicholas from the half line fired the equaliser beating Rosario Monteiro under Cavelossim bar.
Crossing over, Cavelossim maintained sustained pressure with their player-of-the- tournament Raju Cardozo taking five goal bound tries which either were collected or punched over by keeper Manoj Kesarkar, earning him the best goalkeeper award.
In the tie-breaker, Judas Fernandes, Nicholas Rodrigues and Charlie D’Silva made no mistake from the spot kick while Raju Cardozo and Charles Rodrigues scored for Cavelossim .
Dionizio Dias, ex-Sarpanch and GFA treasurer along with Maruska Dias, daughter of late Nazaziano Fernandes (ex-International footballer) were the guests. Fr Saude Pereira, Bosco Crasto and Solomon Mendes were the other dignitaries.
