St Anthony SC down Goa Velha SC

PANJIM: St Anthony Sports Club, Assolda recorded a solitary goal victory over Goa Velha Sports Club to enter the semi-final of the 6th Cana Benaulim Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament organized by United Club Benaulim, at St John the Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, on Friday.

Goa Velha fielded youngsters who gave their rivals a tough fight throughout the match.
Assolda enjoyed more ball possession but striker Sunny Fernandes and Jaison Dias could not find the breakthrough.
On the other hand, Goa Velha played defensively and made some sporadic raids which did not trouble the Assolda defence.
Assolda finally tasted success in lucky circumstances when striker Sunny Fernandes capitalized on a defensive error and slotted past Goa Velha goalkeeper Agnelo Silva.
Goa Velha were more industrious in the second session but failed to find the goal after wasting some decent chances. Assolda worked hard to increase the lead but Goa Velha goalkeeper Agnelo Silva left them frustrated.

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