KSA Payyade Super League
Star of Canara SC cruised past Jaihind SC coasting to a 3-1 win in a Super League semi-final play-off match of the 23rd Shri Late Ramanath Payyade Memorial Football Tournament 2018-2019 and played at Karnatak Sports Centre, Cross Maidan.
In a well-contested match, Star of Canara against the run of play snatched the lead through Sheldon Rego’s goal in the fifth minute. Jaihind fought on gamely and early in the second half drew level through Nelson Aranha strike.
Later, seasoned striker Melwyn Vaz and Ashton Dias scored a goal each to secure Star of Canara’s victory and a place in the final against Karnatak SA. Jaihind will meet Udaya SC in the third place match.
Results – Semi-final play-off: Star of Canara SC 3 (Sheldon Rego, Melwyn Vaz, Ashton Dias) beat Jaihind SC 1 (Nelson Aranha).