-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | | | | Watch this space for more details | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Churchill holds Fransa Pax
Panaji, Dec 21(UNI): Coco Cola-sponsored Churchill Brothers came from behind to hold Fransa Pax to a 1-1 draw and split points in the Hutch Goa Professional Football League match played at Tilak Ground Vasco da Gama today. Fransa, who had an edge over the rival in the first half, shot into the lead in the 35th minute through Alex Ambrose off a pass from John Barreto. Churchill regrouped themselves well and made some desperate attempts for the equaliser and finally restored the parity in the 64th minute through Savio Monteiro. Monteiro collected the ball from the centre and moved down solo, dodging pass rival defenders and also deceived the goalkeeper and shot into the net.1-1 Inspired by the equaliser, Churchill accelerated the pace of their game and made a couple of good forays at the Fransa citadel but squandered the chances. Churchill has now 14 points from eight matches, while Fransa Pax took their tally to 13 points from 11 matches. Churchill defender Osumani Hussain received the Timex man of the match award. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
