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PANAJI
Andreis John struck a 90th minute match-winner for Salgaocar FC as they registered a thrilling 4-3 win over Velsao Sports and Cultural Club in a Goa Pro League match played at SAG ground, Utorda, on Tuesday.
The Green Brigade had to sweat it out against Velsao as they came from behind to grab the three points. Velsao, playing in their neighbourhood, put up a surprising performance which took the Salgaocar colts by surprise as the promoted side took the lead in the 11th minute through Josley Moniz.
Salgaocar FC struggled to settle in the game but finally managed to net the equaliser in the 30th minute through Samuel Costa. The goal changed the mood in the camp as Salgaocar played more aggressive football and took the lead in the 38th minute through Devendra Murgaonkar. Salgaocar walked into the break leading by a goal.
Post resumption, Velsao were a transformed side as they showed more energy on the field and didn’t keep the ball at their feet for long. Their fast-paced game earned them the equalising goal in the 53rd minute through Bahham. Velsao then stunned the crowd as Joseph Pereira gave them the lead in the 72nd minute and it looked like the Greed Brigade were on cusp of another surprise defeat.
But their young blood didn’t give up till the end as they netted the equalising goal with 10 minutes to go through D Rebello. Finally, Andries John scored the decider in the last minute of the regulation time.
In another match played at 3MTR ground, Corps of Signals eased past Bardez Football Club 3-1. There was only one goal in the first half as Liston M scored in the 41st minute to give the North Goa side a surprise lead.
Crossing over, it was all a Signals’ story as they scored two goals in a span of two minutes. Harshad Thube levelled terms at the hour mark and Pawan Thakur put them ahead in the very next minute. Bardez FC tried to find the leveller but they couldn’t get past the opposition backline but in their bid to attack they conceded the third in the 81st minute when Vishnu Chhetri scored the team’s third.
