Goa, July 26 -- Team Herald

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RAIA: St Anthony SC, Assolda, marched into the final of 52nd Custodio memorial football tournament organised by Raia Sporting Association, with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over hosts Raia Sporting Club in the first semi-final played at Raia panchayat ground, on Friday.

The match started with early chances for both sides. Sunny Fernandes of St Anthony SC came close in the 4th minute, his attempt narrowly missing the target.

Raia SC responded with a counter-attack from Joyson Gauncar, whose shot flew over the crossbar in the 7th minute. A dangerous effort by Velito Cruz of Raia SC was also pushed away to safety by the St Anthony SC goalkeeper.

The breakthrough came in the 30th minute when...