Fr Agnelo YSC Paroda stormed into the semifinals of the 52nd Custodio Memorial Football Tournament with a commanding 4–2 win over United Club of Verna in the quarterfinal match held on Saturday at the Raia Panchayat Ground. The tournament is being organized by Raia Sporting Club.
The game kicked off at a high tempo, with both sides testing each other’s defenses. In the 6th minute, Godwin Fernandes of Paroda had his powerful strike saved by Verna’s goalkeeper, while Josle Fernandes of Verna was denied on the counter by Paroda’s alert custodian.
The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Jesvan Fernandes opened the scoring for Paroda with a precise glancing header. Verna responded quickly, equalizing in the 25th minute through Roven Rego, who slotted home a left-footed effort after a smart buildup.
Paroda regained the lead in the 30th minute thanks to a clever free kick by Melson Fernandes, and kept the pressure on. Likson Rebello made it 3–1 in the 38th minute after finishing a flowing move. Just before halftime, Salvin Fernandes extended the lead to 4–1, capitalizing on a defensive lapse.
United Club of Verna managed to pull one back through Sheldon Pereira, making the final score 4–2.
Paroda’s midfield dominance was key to their victory. Ravil Fernandes of Fr Agnelo YSC Paroda was awarded Man of the Match, presented by Cynthia Fernandes, Deputy Sarpanch of the Village Panchayat Raia.
