*ATHLETICO VARCA F.C. & MORJIM VETERANS SECURE THEIR PLACE IN SEMIS- COPA CUP 2008 *By RadioGoa Team
NUVEM AL SEER V/S MORJIM VETERANS Both teams began on the offensive from 1st whistle with deep forays into each other's half but no point on the scoreboard. Morjim came closest to scoring in 17th minute with a power kick from forward Hassan saved beautifully by the Nuvem keeper. After the breather Hassan struck in the 1st minute to take Morjim in the lead after a well timed pass from mid-fielder Ashok. Hassan scored the second goal minutes later when a ball from a playmaker on the right flank slipped Nuvem Al Seer's keeper's hands with Hassan making no mistake to place into Nuvem nets. Hassan continued tormenting the Nuvem defense till the final whistle with no change to the score. Final Score: Morjim Veterans – *2* / Nuvem Al Seer - *0* *Man of the match: Hassan of Morjim Veterans* *QUARTER FINAL 2* ATHLETICO VARCA FC V/S FR. AGNEL PILAR (Emirates Flight Catering) This was a very fast paced game with both teams fighting out with good moves. The first half was dominated by Fr. Agnel Pilar (Emirates Flight Catering) who missed out few scoring opportunities. Athletico Varca F.C started the second half on the edge with a few spectacular moves until in the 6th minute captain Shane Thomas made a centre run beating a couple of players of Fr. Agnel Pilar (Emirates Flight Catering) & finally beating the goalkeeper hands down. This goal sealed the match for Varca securing them a place in the semi-finals. Final score: Athletico Varca FC - *1* / Fr. Agnel Pilar (Emirates Flight Catering) - *0* *Man of the match: Alex Rodrigues of Fr. Agnel Pilar (Emirates Flight Catering)* Tomorrow's fixtures: 5:30 pm - Siolim Union Dubai (Lebanese Insurance Co) VS St. Anthony's Monte De Gurium 6:30 pm - Canacona Outsiders - Abu Dhabi VS Saligao Gunners -- RadioGoa.net Keeping the Konkani Culture Alive ! Worldwide
