NAGMODEM-NAVELIM: Sao Jose de Areal got the better of St Rock Youth Club, Calata Majorda 2-1 to move into the final of the Navelim Villagers Union Trophy, organised in memory of late Nelson and late Bazeliana Coelho and played at Rosary ground, Navelim on Friday.
St Rock’s upcoming Suraj Naik took an arrow-bound shot but his effort hit the Areal cross bar and went out of play.
Areal’s Nevil Fernandes power-packed shot was saved by St Rock keeper Myron Braganza.
In the second half, Areal captain Joseph Monteiro played a stellar role by guiding his team to fire long range shots and the plan worked. Alvito Moura scored with a placement shot for Areal in the 36th minute. Liston D’Costa made the initial spade work before setting up Alvito.
Two minutes later, Alvito Moura took a glancing header and doubled the account for Areal off a Monty Valadares cross.
As the match progressed, in the 48th minute, Alister Monteiro pulled a goal back for St Rock.
Sao Jose de Areal will meet the winners of Margao Sports Club and Dicarpale Sports Club in the final.
