Goa, Sept. 7 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: Rossman Cruz Nagoa Sports Club marched into the semi-finals of the 50th Chandor Seamen Football Tournament with a 2-1 win over Sao Jose de Areal, at Chandor ground, on Sunday.

Areal squandered early chances, including a clear one-on-one in the 5th minute, before Nagoa struck in the 21st. Johan Abranches latched onto a through ball and drilled past the goalkeeper to give his side the lead, which they carried into the break.

Areal equalised in the 54th minute through Navil Fernandes, sparking a tense, physical phase that saw Nagoa's Desmond Gamma and Areal's Darryl Costa booked, before Dezi Oliveira was sent off for violent conduct. Reduced to ten men, Areal faltered under pressure...