Mahammed faheez

Antonio Dylan Inacio Da Silva: Goa and Services booked their respective spots in the semifinals of the 77th National Football Championships for Santosh Trophy, by defeating Delhi and Railways, respectively, in contrasting styles here on Monday.

While Services made it to the semis for the third time in the last four editions of the tournament, Goa qualified for the last-four stage of the competition for the first time in seven years.

Jobern Cardozo and Lloyd Cardozo scored a goal each as Goa came back after conceding early to beat Delhi 2-1 on a cool evening at the Golden Jubilee Stadium. A crafty side, Goa looked to amass possession in the Delhi half and play the ball around, while their opponents attempted a much more straightforward approach, looking to hit them on the break.