Betalbatim Sports Club marched into the finals of the GFA’s Under-16 play-off defeating Brasil Futebol Academia 4-3 via the tie-breaker at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Sunday. Betalbatim led 1-0 at the breather. Betalbatim coach Eban Mesquito was dramatically sent off in the 64th minute which amazingly left Betalbatim with no other official sitting on their bench.
Betalbatim raced into the lead in the 7th minute as Floyd Fernandes placed the ball past the Brasil goalkeeper.
Betalbatim dominated the first half with splendid use of the 4-5-1 formation. By half time it was obvious that that Brasil would have to change tactically, and they pushed forward from the defence with more urgency to unsettle Betalbatim.
Seven minutes into the second half, Saish Kavlekar finally put the ball into the net for Brasil after the ball initially rebounded off the crossbar.
In the tie-breaker, Betalbatim kept their nerve with Russel Vaz, Elison Pereira, Selvin Cardozo and Leslie Costa converting their chances.
Binatone Singh, Sahil Tavora and Shubam Shetgaonkar scored for Brasil, while Saish Goltekar and Saish Kavlekar missed their opportunity. Betalbatim will now face Salgaokar Sports Club Juniors in the All-Goa finals.- Sports Reporter DLP
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