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Margao: In a tightly contested match, Sao Jose de Areal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Parish Youth Nuvem, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 1st Vauradencho Ixtt Trophy 2025. The decisive goal came in the 48th minute, courtesy of David Colaco, which sealed the fate of Parish Youth Nuvem. The game, organized by Batora United Curtorim in association with Margao Sports Club, was held at the DSYA ground in Curtorim on Wednesday.
The match was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with several close calls and missed opportunities. Early in the game, Niclau Colaco of Parish Youth Nuvem initiated a promising attack with a long-range pass to Shubert Colaco, who fired a shot that hit the crossbar in the 10th minute. This near-miss set the tone for a match where both teams struggled to find the back of the net.
As the first half progressed, Alvito Moura of Sao Jose de Areal had a golden opportunity just before halftime, but his shot narrowly missed the target, leaving the score at 0-0 at the break. The second half saw increased intensity as both teams sought to break the deadlock. Shedroy Colaco of Parish Youth Nuvem created a scoring chance for Drawin Colaco in the 34th minute, but he failed to capitalize on it.
The turning point came in the 48th minute when David Colaco of Sao Jose de Areal scored the winning goal, ensuring his team’s place in the quarterfinals. Daryl Costa of Sao Jose de Areal was recognized for his outstanding performance, receiving the man of the match award from chief guest Joaquim Gunja. The award ceremony was also attended by Roque Carneiro and Frankly Rebello.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Sao Jose de Areal as they move forward in the tournament, while Parish Youth Nuvem’s journey in the 1st Vauradencho Ixtt Trophy 2025 comes to an end.
