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RAIA: San Jose de Areal booked their place in the final of the III Cavelossim Villagers UK Cup 2025 with a 2-0 victory over a spirited United Sports Club of Seraulim. The tournament, organised by Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim, was played at the Fr. Druston and Wellington Ground, Cavelossim.
The teams went into the break goalless.
On resumption, Rayman’s pinpoint corner found Ashnoy Gomes, who netted from a tight angle to beat Seraulim goalkeeper Joywin Braganza and give Areal a 1-0 lead. Areal nearly doubled their advantage soon after, but Keith Rodrigues made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Leo.
Another well-taken corner by Rayman curled in and struck the far post before crossing the line, sealing the win and Areal’s maiden entry into the final of the tournament.
Clifford Soares of San Jose de Areal was awarded man-of-the-match by Minguel Rodrigues, executive committee member of the club