Keegan Fernandes Brace Fires Abhuja YC Into St John de Baptist Trophy Final

Goa, Sept. 2 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: Striker Keegan Fernandes netted a fine brace as Abhuja YC pipped a fighting Manddar Khuris Pedda 2-1 to enter the final of St John de Baptist Trophy Football Tournament organised by Football Friends Benaulim at St John de Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, on Tuesday.

The match began on fast pace with Abhuja YC on the front foot. Keegan was a constant threat to the rival defence and he put his team ahead with a fine strike from inside the box in the 12th minute.

Manddar Khuris Pedda fought back and restored parity five minutes later when striker Mecu Cardozo received a pass from Sidroy Baptista to beat Herbert Rodrigues in the rival goal.

After the lemon break, Keegan Fernandes was...