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Kindly find below the *full match report* of GSPL 2 Women’s Football Festival Match 5 between Skyla Strikers and Royal Builders. *Royal Builders win 3-2 on tie breaker* *Michel Castanha shines for Royal team.* ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ *MAY 3, AMBELIM: *Royal Builders defeated Skyla Strikers 3-2 via the tie breaker in the Sevens Women’s Football Festival organised by Goa Sevens and Ambelim Sports Club played at Ambelim Sports Complex, Ambelim on Thursday. Both teams having lost their opening games, brought in new feet to boost their line-up. Royal Builders brought in four players, with Mayflower Colaco, Daisy Crasto, Clency Miranda and Leincy Peixoto finding themselves in the line-up. On the other hand, Skyla Strikers brought in Cifa Lima and Medha Prabhu. The Skyla strikers were the first team to look at goal with Valanka D’Souza collecting the ball from midfield and she ran deep only to find her powerful shot hit the top of the crossbar in the 3rd minute. On the other hand, Michel Castanha of the Builders tried her luck from far only to find her strike go a whisker high from the target. While in the next minute, Michel’s shot off a free kick from the edge was swiftly sent for a corner by the Skyla keeper. Valanka and Janice Gomes looked dangerous for the Skyla side upfront but a strong Michel Castanha at the back cleared the danger balls placed forward. Diasy Crasto had a chance for thr Royal side but she lacked finishing as both sides headed into half time goalless. Post resumption Royal Builders were quick to score through Michelle Castanha who sent a right footed screamer right into the top right corner. Janice Gomes was quick to react to Avia Vas’ initial shot which hit the crossbar. Janice intelligently shot the ball over the goalie to restore parity in the match for Skyla Strikers. Michelle Castanha looked for another goal from yet another long ranger but this time Skyla Strikers goalkeeper was quick enough to save the ball. Despite all efforts from both sides none of the teams were able to get the winning goal. In the tie breaker, Dishna Kumar and Mabel Mascarenhas netted their penalties and Michelle Castanha made a decisive save to win the match for Royal Builders, earning the Woman of the match award. *Report of next GSPL Women’s Festival game between Chinchinim Angels and Black Arrows to be sent soon after final whistle.* Kindly find enclosed pictures of today’s game. *Pic Caption:* Players of Royal Builders and Skyla Strikers in action at GSPL 2 Women’s Football Festival at Ambelim Sports Complex, Ambelim on Thursday. *Tomorrow's Fixture: (May 4)* GSPL 2: Vasco SC v. Dempo SC at Ameblim Sport Complex, Ambelim at 8pm. Thank You Regards GSPL Media
