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Churchill Brothers Sports Club defeated Goan FC 2-1 in the GFA Vedanta Women’s League at Government school grounds, Ambelim on Wednesday.
Churchill began on an attacking note, having a better ball-possession share. They missed several opportunities though. However, the deadlock was broken in the 15th minute when international striker Michel Castanha unleashed a stiff shot that crashed into the rival net.
Stung by that setback, Goan FC created chances thick and fast, but they were unable to convert into the equaliser. At the other end, Churchill created some chances but their forwards failed to beat the rival goalkeeper in a one-on-one situations.
In the 21st minute, Churchill put the issue beyond doubt when Domiana Gomes slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap-shot. Goan FC went all out after the change of ends, and managed to score a consolation goal through the boots of Alivha Tavares in the 38th minute.
The battle became livelier as both the teams showed urgency.Churchill went into an attacking mode but their forwards could not add more goals to the tally. Michel and Domiana were thorns in the rival defence as the duo dazzled with speed and dash.
