Don Bosco make it to the final

The second semi final of the Holcim FA Cup played in Matara attracted thousands of soccer fans which was a keenly contested battle between Don Bosco Sports Club, Negombo and Nandimithra Sports Club (Civil Security Force) saw the Negombo team make their way to the final with a 3-2 win in a tie breaker system.

Don Bosco started off well attacking manner that made some dents in the defense line of the Civil Force but could not take the advantage to net in goalsl. The Civil Force goal keeper Viraj Upeka was outstanding between the posts and saved attack that were posed to him. This performances saw the the teams return to the (pavilion for lemons with a blank score sheet.

The second half saw Civil Security Force team change from their defensive style and shifted to attacking system which resulted in changed the complexion of game. They succeeded in forging ahead twice but the Don Bosco custodian Chintaka Sanjeewa brilliantly saved those attacks.

Though both team penetrated each others defense lines on many occasions none could find the right target to go for the much needed lead and full time whistle was blown by the referee Dilan Perera with scoreless draw. Referee had no other option other than to introduce the tie breaker system.

At the end of 5 kicks both teams were on level terms 2-2, in the decisive kick Don Bosco scored to break the deadlock and made it 3 - 2 which sealed victory and paved the way for the final.