MARGAO
Churchill Brothers FC clashed with Vasco Sports Club in the GFA Goa Professional League in a pulsating 2-2 draw, at SAG Trinity ground, on Wednesday.
In a game that unfolded with intense action and dramatic twists, Churchill Brothers FC came out guns blazing right from the kick off and it didn't take them long to break the deadlock. In the sixth minute, striker Kangujam Singh clinically slotted the ball past the rival goalkeeper to give The Red Machine an early lead. The attacking momentum continued but the Churchill Brothers forwards wasted their chances from close range.
At the other end, Vasco Sports Club came close to scoring but Ninthojam Singh's attempt missed the target narrowly.
Churchill Brothers substitute Shario Gomes' sublime chip over the keeper helped them double the lead.
Lalnunzama got his name on the scorer list in the 81st minute. With the time running out, Vasco Club levelled the score through Samaresh Mondal in stoppage time.
As the clock wound down, both sides were unable to find the decisive goal and the match concluded with a hard-fought 2-2 draw.
Meanwhile, Calangute Association made the light work of Young Boys of Tonca with a 5-0 scoreline. Pedro Gonsalves put his team ahead in the game in the 33rd minute. That was the only goal scored in the first half.
Later, Joywin Carneiro doubled the account and once they were up by two goals; Calangute took total control and scored three more goals through Aman Govekar brace and a goal from Pandurang Gauns.
In GFA Second Division, FC Goa scored a fluent 2-0 win over FC Tuem. Guirdolim Club and Curtorim Gymkhana played out a goalless draw. St. Anthony SC eased past SWC Zaino 3-0. Carmel SC secured 4-0 win over Parish Youth Nuvem.
In GFA Division Three, Ave Maira AwC took home three points and three points with a walkover as Wilred Leisure did not turn up to the venue. Ace SA registered a 4-2 win over CAC Cansaulim. Kevnem SC win nine goal thriller securing a 5-4 win over St. Mathews Azossim.
In GFA U13 Division II, Union of Chinchinim Villagers breeze past UC Orlim 5-2.
