Greetings, Kindly find below the *full match report* of GSPL 2 Match 7 between Goan FC and Sporting Clube de Goa at Ambelim Sports Complex, Ambelim.
*Sporting Clude de Goa kick start GSPL 2 with 3-0 win over Goan FC * *Alesh Savant scored a brace for the winners* ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ *MAY 7, AMEBLIM: *Sporting Clube de Goa kicked off their GSPL 2 campaign with a 3-0 win over Goan FC in match 7of the Goa Sevens Premier League, organised by Goa Sevens and Ambelim Sports Club in association with Goa Football Association (GFA) at Ambelim Sports Complex, on Monday. Alesh Savant scored a brace for the oranje side in the first half, while George Souza added one more in the second half. The young Gaurs having one their previous encounter with a narrow 2-1 margin to Guardian Angel side began the game with a win in mind. Issac Negerado and Liston Colaco found a place in the team’s starting while Princeston Rebello and Savior Gama were kept on the bench. On the other hand, Pro League and recently crowned Police cup champions began the game on a bright note with Clemente Joseph leading the side. The initial minutes witnessed a complete attack from the Pro league champions. George Souza’s shot off a free kick was swiftly taped for a corner by the Goan keeper Dylan D’Silva denying them the opener. The best chance for the Goan club came in the 8th minute as Liston Colaco’s long pass to Issac Negeredo was well placed but the later failed to control it on target. The Sporting looked stronger with rubs down the sides by Ganesh Thankur and Marcus Mascarenhas but the Gaurs defense stood strong in clearing the dangers. The flaming oranje finally surged ahead in the 18th minute after Alesh Savant moved in from the midfield and placed in a perfect one to one pass with Cajetan Fernandes whose back pass was netted into the bottom of the nets by Alesh giving the Sporting side the much-deserved lead. The fast pace game saw the Goan side coming close to making it all square but a diving save by keeper Melroy Fernandes denied the Guars the equalizer. The Sporting side doubled their lead through Alesh Savant just before half time as he neatly headed the ball in from the corner post as they went into the half with a much deserved 2-0 lead. On resumption, the Gaurs looked strong for a comeback as Aaren D’Silva and Leander D’Cunha tried their lucks from outside the box but failed to place their strikes into the nets. On the other hand, Marcus of the Sporting side had an easy chance to tap in off an open target but he placed it wide. Liston on the other side looked determined to reduce the deficit with constant runs. His powerful long ranger hit the top bar missing out into the nets closely. Substitute Victorino Fernandes came in field and provided some pace but he missed on numerous attempts. The Gaurs were still not giving up to score goals as Liston along with substitute Saviour Gama kept striking. But they found themselves three goals down as George Souza shot low which hit off defender Leander’s foot landing straight into the nets, 3-0. *Tomorrow’s Fixture: (May 8)* GSPL Women’s Festival: Black Arrows v. Ambelim Queens at 7pm. GSPL 2: Salgaocar FC v. SCC Cavelossim at 8pm at Ambelim Sports Complex, Ambelim. Kindly find enclosed pictures of today’s game. *Pic Caption*: Players of Goan FC and Sporting Clube de Goa in action at GSPL 2 Match 7 at Ambelim Sports Complex, Ambelim on Monday. Thank You Regards GSPL Media
