NAVELIM SPORTING CLUB CRUISE INTO SEMI-FINALS WITH 2-0 WIN OVER DON BOSCO ORATORY

Navelim Sporting Club booked their place in the semi-finals of the Anil Kamat Memorial Football Tournament with a convincing 2-0 win over Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda, in a thrilling quarter-final encounter held at the Our Lady of Hope Church ground in Chinchinim on Friday.

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The clash was eagerly anticipated, and both teams brought high energy and purpose from the opening whistle. Navelim Sporting Club wasted no time asserting pressure, as Joyson Coutinho fired a threatening free-kick in just the first minute, setting the tone for an intense battle.

The clash was eagerly anticipated, and both teams brought high energy and purpose from the opening whistle. Navelim Sporting Club wasted no time asserting pressure, as Joyson Coutinho fired a threatening free-kick in just the first minute, setting the tone for an intense battle.

Don Bosco Oratory responded with equal intensity, pushing forward and crafting chances of their own. Their best opportunity in the opening half came in the 21st minute when Furtado unleashed a powerful effort that was brilliantly saved by Navelim's alert goalkeeper Mehboob. It was one of several key interventions from the custodian, who proved vital in keeping his side ahead throughout the match.