In the ongoing Ramadan Cup 2006 Goan Inter-village Football Tournament organized by Goan Cultural Society held at Al Nasr grounds, two matches played yesterday ended in a draw. In the first encounter, ABC Benaulim(EK ICA) faced stiff challenge from Siolim United. Benaulim wasted several chances in the first half. In the 4th min. Benny Silveira of Benaulim was unlucky not to beat Siolim custodian Lorry. Minute later Benny's right cross to Leslie just went off the bar. However, in the 13th min. Siolim United were denied a goal scoring chance. Sidney Pereira's close range shot well saved by Benaulim goalkeeper. Both teams locked their horns with no score at half time and that continued till end of the final whistle, since both teams played defensive football. But Sandy Fernandes of ABC Benaulim was more aggressive in his approach and rightly adjudged Man of the Match. In the 2nd game, Chinchinim(UAE EXCHANGE Abu Dhabi) held Anjuna(Eurostar First Logistics) to 1 goal each. In the fast paced first half, both teams played attacking football. In the 5th min. Sandeep Sadekar's solo effort almost put Chinchinim in front, but his superb volley punched away by Anjuna keeper Jose Rodrigues. Benny D'costa, Sandeep kept Anjuna defense under check, whilst Anjuna's Avinash Figerado, who scored hat-trick in previous match, Jose Rogtao, Savio Pereira and Elison Fernandes failed to break the deadlock at half-time. But in the second half, Anjuna mounted pressure in Chinchinim defence. A free kick shot in 4th min. by Avinash Figerado saw Anjuna take 1-0 lead. But their joy lasted for only one minute, as Man of the Match Sandeep Sadekar scored from close range to level the score 1-1 and share the points.
This year's tournament is sponsored by Lipton, Eurostar First Logistics and Jeema water. Today (2nd Oct.06) game schedule at Al Nasr Grounds: At 15.45 - Saligao Village Foxes v/s Calangute (Doha Bank) At 16.45 - Varca Sports Club v/s Sirsaim Sports Club. BONNY _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
