The Goan Network
Panaji
Pax of Nagoa derailed host United Club of Utorda by 5-1 to move into semi-finals of all Goa 23rd inter-village Lourdes Festival soccer organized by United Club of Utorda in association with Our lady of Lourdes-Utordekars in UAE at Utorda.
Utorda dominated the first half with Alister Monterio and Sachin Rebello creating many scoring opportunities but Pax of Nagoa goalkeeper saved the day.
On changing side, Pax of Nagoa capitalized every opportunity that came their way as the Utorda goalkeeper fumbled at most times and Savio Fernandes(55th minute),Razor Braganza,Cristo Fernandes scored.
In another match, Navelim Sporting Club beat Cortalim Villagers 4-2 via tie-breaker to move into semifinals.Cortalim villagers drew the first blood in the 9th minute through Clinton Fernandes who was assisted by Desmond Carvalho. Navelim Sporting geared up and found the equalizer through Sandy Colaco in the 15th minute.Both teams displayed good football skills with short passes and deft finishing touches and equal shares in a fast-paced game which enthralled the football aficionados at the stand.Alvito Colaco nearly missed a sitter in the 65th minute with only goalkeeper at his mercy. At the end of the regular time the scoreboard was 1-1.In the tie breaker, Navelim displayed good shooting skills with Anil Shivolker,Aldrin Coelho,Sandy Colaco and Bittu Singh finding the target while Maglisten Paes and Johnson Rodrigues netted for Cortalim.
Scorebox
Pax of Nagoa 5 beat UC Utorda 1;Navelim Sporting 4 beat Cortalim Villagers 2 via tie-breaker
