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RAIA: Piedadigal Football Club pipped Corjem Youth Club 2-1 in the first quarter-final to move into the semi-finals of Fondegal Youth Club 9-a-side inter-ward football tournament played at St Alex Church ground, Curtorim, on Sunday.
Both the teams started the match in an attacking mode. In the 15th minute, Prince of Piedadigal FC scored a goal to give 1-0 lead. Corjem Youth Club created many chances but failed to score.
The first half ended with Piedadigal FC leading 1-0.
Crossing over, Piedadigal FC doubled the lead with the efforts of Frezer. Later, Rhay of Corjem Youth Club tried many shots on target failed the rival goalkeeper and defence were equal to the task.
In the last quarter of the second half, Aiden of Corjem Youth Club reduced the margin from a header.
Afelio Fernandes of Piedadigal FC was awarded the man-of-the-match.