KSA Payyade Memorial football report
Jaibharat Sports Club started their campaign on a positive winning note as they overcame a strong challenge from Uchil United Sports Club before snatching a close 3-2 win in the opening match of the 24th Late Shri Ramanath Payyade Football Tournament 2019-2020, organized by the Karnatak Sporting Association and played at the KSA ground, Cross Maidan.
The Jaibharat outfit held a slight edge and striker Erhard Fernandes scored two quick goals to give them a 2-0 half-time lead. Uchil United fought on gamely a cut the deficit with Sunil Rathod scoring their first goal, but Jaibharat striker Alwyn D’Souza scored their third goal to regain their two goals cushion (3-1). In the closing stage Uchil United striker Nathan Rasquinha scored their second goal to reduce the margin of defeat.
Results (1st round): Jaibharat SC 3 (Erhard Fernandes 2, Alwyn D’Souza) beat Uchil United 2 (Sunil Rathod, Nathan Rasquinha).