PANAJI
Geno FC extended their winning momentum to four matches with an easy 2-0 victory over Calangute Association in the Goa Professional League at Sirsaim, on Sunday.
Geno struck once in either half with Chaitan Komarpant and Joysana Nongthombam firing respectively. Geno FC struck first in the 29th minute through a brilliant effort from winger Chaitan Komarpant. Receiving a well-weighted pass from forward Abelson Jachi, Komarpant weaved past a defender before coolly slotting in from the edge of the box to give Geno FC the lead.
The match threatened to boil over in the 33rd minute as a brawl broke out on the field that the referee struggled to contain, with several players from both teams involved in the fracas. Eventually, the officials brought the game under control, but a player each from either side saw red while Calangute Association’s Pandurang Gauns received a warning, and was the only action as the game progressed into the break.
Calangute Association came out with renewed vigour in the second half, desperately searching for an equalizer. However, Geno FC's resolute defence proved up to the task and in the 87th minute, Geno FC sealed the victory with a second goal.
Nigel carried in the ball from the midfield to follow up with a delightful ball played in for a layoff into the box, setting up Joysana Nongthombam for a simple tap-in to seal the deal for Geno FC.
FC Goa hammer Panjim Footballers 4-1
MARGAO: FC Goa recorded a 4-1 win over Panjim Footballers in the GFA Professional League at SAG Trinity Ground, Benaulim on Sunday.
The Gaurs led 3-1 at half-time. It was a terrific display from Gaurs with the match full of action from the opening whistle. FC Goa produced several clear-cut scoring opportunities and broke the deadlock in the 8th minute when Lickson Rebello found the roof of the net.
Spurred by the early success, FC Goa tormented the rival defence with frequent raids and Lickson bulged the net again in the 15th minute for his brace. Lewan Castana put the issue beyond doubt in the 26th minute. Stung by the double blow, Panjim Footballers regrouped and in the 38th minute, Crespo D'Souza made it 1-3.
The pendulum continued to swing after the break and FC Goa took control as the much went on, with the Panjim Footballers finding it increasingly difficult to contain their pace and movement. FC Goa substitute Akash Oraow fired the last nail in the opposition coffin.
