Sao Jose de Areal Defeat Sai Avatar SC 2-0 to Enter Final of 46th Cana Benaulim Soccer Championship

Goa, July 22 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: Sao Jose de Areal delivered a clinical and composed performance to down Sai Avatar SC, Anjuna, 2-0 in the semi-finals of 46th Cana Benaulim Soccer Championship played at the Benaulim ground, on Tuesday.

Sai Avatar SC started with high intensity, but Sao Jose de Areal goalkeeper Aggie Antao sent an early message with a flying save in the very first minute. Just two minutes later, Sai Avatar SC were stunned when Alvito Moura capitalised on a crowded goalmouth scramble to fire Sao Jose de Areal ahead.

The contest remained fiercely balanced, with both sides matching each other in the midfield and duels. Ashley Gomes was unstoppable on the left flank and Sao Jose de Areal preserved th...