TEAM HERALD
sports@herald-goa.com
MAPUA: Sesa Football Academy edged past Clube Sao Miguel de Taleigao 5-4 via the tie-breaker in GFA’s U-14 Second Division football league play-off match at Dr Remigio Pinto ground, Taleigao, Panjim, Monday. The teams were locked 1-1 at full time.
The academy boys surged ahead in the very second minute when a long ranger by Akash Kudnekar took an uneven bounce in front of the rival custodian and made its way into the back of the net.
Taleigao were caught off-balance with the early goal as they struggled to get into a rhythm.
At the other end, Sesa FA continued their dominance with their attacking brand of football.
Midway, Sesa FA’s right-winger Diptesh Naik sent in a perfect cross for Rajat Harijan but the latter could not make the most of the given opportunity.
Before the break, Sesa FA’s Brijesh Kankonkar attempted two powerful right-footers inside the box but his first shot was saved by the Taleigao keeper and then blocked by a rival defender.
Changing over, Taleigao started with a renewed sense of purpose and found the much deserved equalizer in the 49th minute through Myron Peixoto.
Sesa FA proved to be the better shooters in tie-breaker as Brijesh Kankonkar, Deeptesh Naik, Rajat Harijan and Dattaraj Goankar kept their cool. Shabi Kuttikar, Ruthik Narvekar and Myron Peixoto converted for Taleigao.
Sesa FA and St Anthony Sports Club, Marna, Siolim will clash in the finals of North Goa playoff
