Angel Mascarenhas receives the Player of the match award from Carol Gomes, Chairman of Women’s Football.
Photo Credits: The Goan Everyday
PANAJI
Goa United Sports Academy scored a narrow 1-0 win over Compassion FC in the GFA-Vedanta Women's League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa on Sunday.
Angel Mascarenhas scored the lone goal of the game at the hour mark.
Goa United were missing their regular keeper Rhea Noronha and Aniksha Morajkar started in the goal. The game was evenly contested throughout in the first 45 minutes. Though there were some moves created by either side, neither team could capitalise on the opportunities.
Goa United SA had to wait until the 59th minute to score from a set-piece. On getting a free-kick outside the box, Angel bent her free-kick straight into the goal. Angel was named as the Player of the match and the award was presented by Carol Gomes, Chairman of Women’s Football.
In the second match of the day, Ninoshka Fernandes scored the lone goal of the game as Sirvodem Sports Club defeated FC YFA. Ninoshka was named as the Player of the match and Mariano Dias presented the award to the player.
