LOCAL SPORTS SCAN

Margao SC march into semis

ASSOLDA: Margao SC entered the semifinals of 10th St Anthony’s Festival Cup football tournament defeating St Anthony’s SC, Colva 3-1 in the quarterfinals played at panchayat grounds, Assolda on Wednesday. Serenio Fernandes starred for Margao SC with a brace as he found the mark in the 12th and 62nd minute. Samson Miranda scored their other goal in the 58th minute. Earlier, Francis Pauskar had scored in the 8th minute from the start to give St Anthony’s SC, Colva the lead. However, Margao SC came back very strongly thereafter to register a stunning win.

Raia down Nerul for last-four spot

PONDA: Raia Sporting SC beat Nerul SC 3-1 to enter the semifinals of 30th All Goa St Anne’s Festival Soccer 2018, organised by Ponda Footballers in association with Dr Ketan Bhatikar’s SPARC, at Animal Husbandry ground Curti-Ponda on Wednesday. Lloyd Cardose scored a brace while Danny Cardose contributed with a goal for the winners. Aniket Azgarwadker reduced the margin for Nerul.

OL of Rosary, Don Bosco in quarters

PARODA: Our Lady of Rosary HS, Fatorda and Don Bosco HS, Sulcorna advanced to the quarterfinals of Late Ramnath D Volvotkar U-17 invitational inter school football tournament after registering wins in their respective matches played at Gudi ground on Wednesday. In the first match, Fatorda school beat Our Lady of the Mother of Poor HS, Tilamol 3-0 with Joswel Cardozo, Syndroy Araujo and Jordon Azavedo scoring a goal each. In the second match, Sulcorna school got the better of Mount Mary’s HS, Chinchinim 5-4 vie tie-breaker. Earlier they played out a 1-1 draw in the regulation time. While Jortun Fernandes gave the lead to Don Bosco HS in the 12th minute, Shario Gomes equalised for Mount Mary’s HS as he scored with just three minutes left for the final whistle. In the tie-breaker, Franky Cardozo, Mylon Fernandes, Leon Fernandes,  Anmol K and Jamson Pereira scored for Don Bosco while Shenoy Fernandes, Rajveer Pal, Pratik C and Aron Cardozo shot for Mount Mary’s HS.

Panjim Gymkhana TT from Jul 29

CAMPAL: Panjim Gymkhana All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament will be held at Panjim Gymkhana new premises, Bandodkar ground, Campal from July 29 to 31 in following categories: Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Mens and Ladies. Entries may be submitted to Suresh Karapurkar (9422438078) or Vishnu Kolwalkar (9860384713) latest by Thursday, July 26 up to 6 pm.