AVC go down fighting to St. Steven 0-1. AVC missed
atleast dozen chances and when it was time to level
the score, Ernest blasted the spot kick over the cross
bar.
In the second match Raia and Pernem played 1-1 draw.
GROUP STANDING
P W L D PTS
St. Steven 2 1 0 1 4
ABC Benaulim 2 0 0 2 2
Aldona 2 0 0 2 2
AVC 2 0 1 1 1
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Previous match report by Khaleej Times Repoter
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Superb Savio scores fastest goal
DUBAI It took less than two minutes for the crowd at
the Iranian stadium to start cheering. As though he
had rubber legs, Savio Soares jinxed his way past a
horde of defenders to score the fastest goal of the
tournament.
In fact, it was the only goal of the day as two more
matches were worked off in the All-Goa Inter-Village
football tournament, an age-old event that brings
together the cream of footballers from the Indian
coastal state.
Earlier, ABC Benaulim and Aldona United played out a
goalless draw after a hard, furious but highly
entertaining encounter.
The Fr Agnel Pilar versus Loutolim Phoenix Trading
match was just into the second minute when Savio
Soares made that brilliant strike and that had his
team supporters screaming themselves hoarse. The goal
also pumped up his team and they went in search of
more goals.
But, highly embarrassed by that early set back,
Loutolim defenders Stanley and Nascimento ensured
their citadel was not breached again. They stood tough
and tall in the last line of defence.
Loutolim tried their best to even the tally and grab
an useful point. With Renato providing pin-point
passes Francis and Moses tried very hard to weave
their way forward.
Their moves were thwarted well by Fr Agnel Pilars
defenders. The back line of Inacio and Manuel nipped
every Loutolim move that threatened to turn dangerous.
It was a tough job but they made sure the Fr Agnel
Pilar team grabbed all the available points.
Savio Soares was, naturally, named Man of the Match
and he received his little trophy from Gilroy, the
team manager of SFX Old Goa.
Earlier ABC Benaulim Emirates ICA and Aldona United
played an attacking game right from the start. Both
sides went in search of first blood. Benny, Roy Das
and Roque worked their legs off for Benaulim but the
Aldona defence gave nothing away.
Januario, Freddy and Paul were the Aldona attackers
who caught the eye with their tireless efforts and
enterprising runs. But the Benaulim defenders were up
to their task.
Paul missed an easy chance for Aldona with only the
Benaulim goal keeper to beat. In his hurry, Paul shot
straight into the keepers hands. Later in the second
half, Aldona player Nevis shot rebounded back off the
Benaulim goal post.
Benaulim had some consolation though when their player
Freddy Palha was named Man of the Match. Freddy
received his trophy from Shibu Mathew, client
relations manager of RAK Bank.
Today, the All Star Entertainment and United
Goans-organised tournament will see Vanxim Divar take
on FC Siolim North Tours in the first match and that
is followed by an encounter between Morjim and Fatorda
Jebel Ali Hotel.
This tournament, like all others, depend a lot on
sponsors. The Goans get their support from Vanxim
Divar, Woodwork Engineering Services Middle East Ltd.,
Modern Design Contracting Company, Gulf Ocean Lights,
Refrigerate Equipment Enterprises, Al Rubaiya Z
Construction and Building Materials, and Emirates
Flight Catering Dubai. Man of the match awards are
being sponsored by Nelson Silveira, the team manager
of Vanxim Divar.
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