MARGAO: Velsao Sports and Cultural Club edged past Mormugao United Sports Club 5-4 via the tie-breaker to enter in the quarter-finals of the 23rd All-Goa Cortalim Villagers Cup Inter-Village Football tournament organized by Cortalim Villagers Sports and Social Welfare Association, at Cortalim church ground, on Sunday.
In the first half, Velsao SCC were leading 1-0.
Velsao SCC opened their account in the 25th minute from a cross of Agnelo D’Souza as Jowet Barreto made no mistake to head the ball in.
Changing over, Velsao SCC had a chance to increase their tally but Jowet’s powerful shot was saved by the Mormugao United goalkeeper in the 40th minute. Both teams dished out attacking football in the final session and kept the crowds on their toes.
Mormugao United managed to equalize in 45th minute through Saviour Gama.
In the resultant tie-breaker, Velsao SCC scored through Briana Diniz, Domnic Souza, Richard Rodrigues, Elvino Fernandes and Anthony Cardoz while Darshan Ambore, Benicio Marques, Saviour Gama and Loyed Rebello netted for Mormugao United.
