RAIA: SC Davorlim edged past Sao Jose de Areal 6-5 via tie-breaker to book their place into the semi-finals of the Gold Silver Trophy inter-village football tournament played at Rosary church ground, Navelim, on Tuesday.
It was a match played between two close neighbours being watched by around 900 spectators and the rain didn’t dampen their spirit.
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Reeve of SC Davorlim was the star of the match with his power-packed shots and number of assists to his teammates while Stelen gave his best to his team Sao Jose de Areal.
Tyson of Sao Jose de Areal missed a chance to score in the 2nd minute. Then it was Reeve of SC Davorlim netted the first goal of the match in the 4th minute but the joy was short-lived as Stelen equalised for Sao Jose de Areal in the 29 minute.
At the end of regulation time, both the teams settled for a 1-1 draw. In the resultant tie-breaker, SC Davorlim netted through Reeve, William, Ajay, Prince and Adarsh while for Sao Jose de Areal Alister, Tyson, Stelen and Myron scored.
Francis Colaco of SC Davorlim was presented the man-of-the-match award by George Baretto.
