GOA PRO LEAGUE
Panjim Footballers beat Corps of Signals
Panjim Footballers registered a narrow 1-0 win over Corps of Signals in
the Goa Football Association Goa Professional League match played at
Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Wednesday.
Daryl Costa scored the lone goal of the match in the 85th minute after
Corps of Signals’ Om Prakash received marching orders with a straight
red after he hit an opposition player.
Panjim now have eight points while Corps have 10 points as both teams
played ten matches so far.
The capital city side looked promising from the first whistle as they
constantly raided the rival citadel with Cyril Dias and Clifton
Fernandes –both coming close to scoring but they just failed to find the
mark. Daryl also saw his effort being saved by the keeper as Panjim
dominated the first session and didn’t give much chance for the
opponents. The teams were tied goalless at the break.
With both teams needing a win, the second half was sure to witness more
of actions and the match saw an ugly scene as Corps were reduced to 10
man following Om Prakash’s unruly behaviour on the field.
Once down by man, it looked difficult for the Signals side to catch up
the young and energetic Panjim side who finally took the lead through
Daryl who smartly placed the ball past the rival keeper to score the
only goal of the game to give his side the first win.
Pic caption:
Corps of Signal's Nim Tshering Bhutia tries to dribble past Panjim
Footballer players in GPL match at Duler Stadium, Mapusa.
GFA THIRD DIV LEAGUE
Sohan shines for Merces Club
Merces Club proved their dominance with a 4-2 win against Kevnem Sports
Club in the Goa Football Association Third Division League match played
at Taleigao ground, on Wednesday.
In an evenly contested first session, it was Merces Club, which took the
lead in the 4th minute through Sohan Phadte. The striker used his pace
and accuracy to get the first goal for his side when he beat the rival
defender with a quick run before placing the ball past the onrushing
keeper.
Kevnem SC were at their back and soon levelled terms in the 19th minute
when Bhanudas Gawas scored with a curling shot from the box.
Merces SC kept on attacking and soon were up once again thanks to Sohan,
who once close range effort had no answer from the rival keeper.
But Kevnem side were stubborn to let Merces walk the first half with a
goal advantage as they kept the rivals on their toes. The much needed
equalising goal came at the half hour mark and Tajnath Khandolkar
restored parity of Kevnem.
Crossing over Deeshan Kunkolkar put Merces ahead in the game in the 51st
minute before Sohan completed his hat-trick in the 72nd minute and took
the match way ahead of Kevnem SC. Merces won 4-2. Kevnem’s Tanmai Gawas
was cautioned by the referee for holding an opponent player.
FIXTURES
GFA Second Division League (Bardez): Candolim SC v. St.Anthony SC,
Marna, at Poriat ground, at 3.45 p.m.
GFA Third Division League (Ilhas): Carambolim SC v. Aivao Youth Club,
at Taleigao ground, at 3.45 p.m.
GFA U-14 League (Ilhas): Fr Agnel YC, Pilar, v/s Portais SC, at Pilar
ground, at 4 p.m.
GFA U-14 League (South): A.A.de Majorda v. Salgaocar Football Club,
Cansaulim, at 4.15 p.m.
