PANAJI: In an action-packed day of youth football in the GFA U-15 Division I League, Salgaocar FC demonstrated their dominance with a convincing 6-0 victory over Pax of Nagoa, while Churchill Brothers FC were awarded three points and three goals in a walkover match against Young Boys of Tonca, who failed to report at the Ella ground.
Salgaocar FC displayed their intent right from the start. It took only 18 minutes for Abner Lourenco to find the back of the net. The young striker doubled his tally just two minutes later, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess.
Pax of Nagoa struggled to find their rhythm as the Salgaocar FC midfield, led by Amron Fernandes, controlled the game. Fernandes himself added to the scoreline with a well-taken goal in the 27th minute, leaving the opposition goalkeeper with no chance.
Before the half-time whistle, Mohammed Gundar added to Pax of Nagoa's misery, scoring in the 23rd minute, taking the score to 4-0 in favor of Salgaocar FC.
Post-resumption, Messi Rebello extended the lead with a goal in the 51st minute, showcasing the depth of attacking talent in the team. Nayden Dias rounded off the scoring in the 59th minute with a clinical finish.
In contrast to the first match, the second encounter of the day ended in a walkover as Young Boys of Tonca failed to report at the venue, thereby awarding Churchill Brothers FC three points and three goals.
