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RAIA: Rebello Pandal Maina secured a comfortable 3-1 win over Ambelim Boys to enter the next round of the 5th all-Goa 8-a-side football tournament, organised by Davorlim Sports and Cultural Club, at Laymati Football ground, Davorlim, on Wednesday.
In a rain-hit encounter, both teams battled to gain control of the match. Rebello Pandal Maina opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Anslem Fernandes. Ambelim equalised before half-time through Savlon Fernandes, and the teams went into the break level at 1-1.
In the second half, Rebello Pandal Maina returned to the field with renewed vigour, playing at a faster pace and outplaying Ambelim Boys. They added two more goals through Nickson Castanah and Anslem Fernandes - who completed his brace - in the 45th and 56th minutes respectively to seal the victory.