BENAULIM: St Anthony SC, Assolda got the better of St Anthony SC, Marna-Siolim 2-0 to enter into the semi-finals of the 40th Cana-Benaulim Panchayat Cup 2016 organized by Cana-Benaulim Sporting Association at St John Baptista ground, Dando-Benaulim, on Thursday.
At first half remained goalless draw.
St Anthony SC started the match on the front foot with Mukund Shirodkar making swift moves into the St Anthony SC Assolda territory. In the very 3rd minute, he made an attempt at the rival goal off a pass by Gaurav Vaigankar but the former’s move was thwarted by defender Vicky Fernandes.
In the 10th minute, a solo run with the ball by Sunny Fernandes of St Anthony SC Assolda could have borne some fruitful result but Joel Fernandes of St Anthony SC Marna blocked his move.
Change of hands saw St Anthony SC Assolda regrouped with renewed ideas and plans to score two quick goals. In the 56th minute, Kevin Vaz opened the scoring of a penalty kick as Sahil Pomurepekar of St Anthony SC Marna brought down Christ Fernandes of St Anthony SC Assolda inside the box. The match referee Mauvin Tellis spotted the dreaded spot and awarded a penalty kick.
Within 10 minutes, Sunny doubled the lead for St Anthony SC Assolda with a placement shot off a pass by Soccoro Fernandes.
