NAGOA: SC Davorlim blanked Sao Jose de Areal 3-0 to move into the quarter-finals of the Nagoa Village Panchayat Cup football tournament organised by Rossman Cruz Sports Club, Nagoa, played at village panchayat ground, Nagoa, Verna, on Saturday.
Both teams started the match on the forefront, it was Francisco Baretto of Areal of who took control of the ball from David Colaco who dribbled past Leasser Raikar of Davorlim moved with the ball forward but the latter’s move was foiled by Joel Colaco of Davorlim in the 12th minute.
Minutes later, Paxton Gomes of Davorlim had the best chance but the striker’s shot was fired late as the defence line and keeper were alert and the keeper pushed away the ball to safety.
In the second half, Areal almost started losing steam and fire power, as a result Davorlim had an upper hand and netted three quick goals which came from the boots of Meulon Colaco in the 43rd minute.
As the match progressed, Robinson Colaco netted a brace in the 46th and 48th minutes for Davorlim to make it 3-0.
Sao Jose de Areal tried to get back in the game but failed to convert the chances in the final third.
