BCS Finals     St. Andrews, Bandra v St. Paul's, Dadar   Match Report by Shailesh Karkera Two goals early in the first half ensured that St. Andrews, Bandra cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory over St. Paul’s, Dadar in the final of the B. C. S Footcom 2009 tournament at the Cooperage ground in Churchgate. The spectators were treated to a fast paced game with end to end football and multiple opportunities to score. Opening Exchanges St. Andrews had their first opportunity of the game as early as the 4th minute. Forward Bradley Tellis played a quick one-two with Tyron Pereira, releasing the midfielder on the left wing with only the keeper to beat. John Bosco Dias, playing in goal for St. Paul’s showed great alertness and charged off his line to deny the opener. At the other end, Boris Delgado’s spectacular goal bound on-the-turn volley forced a blinding save at full stretch by keeper Wren D’Abreo. Back of the net! Seventeen minutes is what it took for St. Andrews to score the first goal of the game. From a dead ball situation, Avalon D’Souza’s left foot curler travelled a good forty yards before finding the top corner at the far post, leaving the keeper with no chance. Goal! 1-0 to the Bandra boys! St.Paul’s countered with a good move in the 22nd minute. Xavier Fernandes whipped an inviting cross from the left wing into the penalty area which was met by an angled header by Christopher D’Souza from close range. Once again, St. Andrew’s keeper Wren pulled off an excellent save to preserve his team’s slender lead. Two good! St. Andrews dominated play in midfield all thanks to the experienced central pair of Avalon D’Souza and Joshua Vessoaker. The midfielders were instrumental in starting attacks, distributing the ball and closing down opposition players. The team’s efforts across the pitch were rewarded with a second goal in the 38th minute. Off a corner, the St. Paul’s defence failed to deal with a loose ball inside the penalty area. The Bandra boys were quickly on the ball and defender Floyd Dharmai, lurking unmarked outside the penalty area, hammered a low shot which found the bottom corner of the net. Goal! 2-0 to St. Andrews! Continued on page 2