MARGAO: A second half strike by Stanny Fernandes enabled Republic Boys, Cotta overcome Mendes Brothers, Chandor 1-0 to advance into the quarter-finals of all-Goa Villa Marex Seamen Trophy football tournament organized by Villa Marex Boys, Chandor, at Cavorim ground, Chandor, on Tuesday. There was no score at lemon break.
Both the teams displayed attacking brand of soccer and kept crowds on their toes.
They had equal number of scoring chances but either side’s defenders stood tall in protecting their citadel.
In the second session, Republic Boys were a transformed side and played to a plan,
Republic Boys forwards combined well with their midfielders in creating good openings and looked likely to break teh deadlock.
As the match progressed, Republi Boys scored with the all-important goal of the match came coming midway in the second session after striker Stanny Fernandes slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a stiff shot.
Stung by the setback, Mendes Brothers tried their best in search of equalizer but rival defenders were alert and their strikers couldn’t make most of the given chances.
