MARGAO JUNE 28
Real Benaulim, Varca blanked M. Brothers, Sanguem 4-2 to sail into the semi-finals of Gumboots football tournament organised by Gumboots Boys of Orlim at church ground, Orlim, on Monda . Real Benaulim led 2-0 at the break.
Real Benaulim dominated the proceedings from the word go with their midfielders asserting their supremacy and spraying accurate passes to their forwards.
Elvis Fernandes put Real Benaulim into the lead when he slotted past the Sanguem goalkeeper with a snap shot off a pass from Vallingo Rebello.
Spurred by the early success, Real Benaulim mounted pressure on the rival citadel and were rewarded when Vallingo Rebello punted the ball to the far corner of the net.
After double blows, M. Brothers showed signs of revival and came close but to scoring were they thwarted by the rival defenders with neat tackles.
Crossing over, Real Benaulim continued in the same vein with their midfielders and forwards working in close cooperation.
Their persistent forays paid off when Vallingo Rebello fired home from close range.
Stung by triple blows, M Brothers hit back and they found success when Daisy unleashed a pile driver that caught the rival goalkeeper napping.
Stunned by the reducer, Real Benaulim went into the attacking mode and Felton Fernandes increased their tally ten minute before the long whistle.
M Brothers, made a last ditch effort and were rewarded when Clifford connected a pass from Daisy and beat the rival goalkeeper with a swift shot.
