Goan Reporter: Paldem Sports Club Enters Quarterfinals with Solitary Goal Win Over Fondegal Youth Club

Paldem Sports Club defeated Fondegal Youth Club by a solitary goal to enter the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial 9-a-side Football Tournament, organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club and played at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim, on Thursday. The match started at a fast pace with both teams showing determination and skill in front of a large crowd. Both sides had equal opportunities to score, but it was Paldem Sports Club’s Finley who netted a powerful 30-yard strike in the 10th minute, giving no chance to the Fondegal goalkeeper. At the lemon break, Paldem held a 1–0 lead. In the second session, Fondegal Youth Club created many chances through Melwin, Presley Mascarenhas, and Reuben Fernandes in the 35th, 45th, and 58th minutes but failed to find the equaliser, as Paldem’s defence—Diago, Ansley, and Peter—remained firm and denied all attempts till the end of regular time.