Varca survie CRC scare

MARGAO: A first half strike by Nikil Pires helped Varca Sports Club overcome CRC, Chinchinim 1-0 and advance into the quarter-final of all-Goa St Sebastian Union Club inter-village football tournament organized by St Sebastian Union Club, Benaulim, at St John the Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, on Thursday.

The teams adopted attacking brand of soccer and kept the crowds on their toes but it was CRC, who enjoyed the edge over their opponents.
The lone goal of the match came in the 15th minute after striker Nikil Pires slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap shot.
Stung by the setback, CRC intensified their attacks but their forwards were guilty of muffing gilt edged chances.
Crossing over, CRC continued to enjoy the better share of exchanges but failed to beat the rival goalkeeper.

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