PANAJI
Youth Club of Manora registered a solitary goal win over Vasco Sports Club in the Goa Football Association Selvel Goa Professional League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Thursday.
Melisho Camotio scored the lone goal of the game in the 25th minute to take Manora to 10 points while Vasco SC stay on 13 points.
Manora made four changes to their side with Manushawn Fernandes, Joliston Rebello, Aditya D’Cruz and Frazier Castanha starting the game while for Vasco, Sanwil D’Costa and Karan Shirodkar returned to the playing XI.
YC Manora started on a promising note and deservingly took the lead in the 25th minute when Nicholas Fernandes whipped in a low cross from the right flank where Vasco keeper Risven Fernandes failed to get to the ball and Melisho scored with a simple tap-in.
Vasco had a series of raids but the attacks came to nothing with a strong Manora backline. At the other end, Manora had the chance to double the account but Jason Barbosa failed to guide in Melisho’s cross. After the exchange, the Port Towners enjoyed better football and should have scored the equaliser but Sanwil D’Costa’s long-range shot was pushed for a corner by Manora keeper Luis Barreto.
Vasco continued to create chances but what was lacking was the end result as second-half substitute Joaquim Abranches saw his attempt go wide from close. Minutes later, Vasco had yet another chance when Abranches played a quick freekick to Denil, who squared to Mathew. But before the lad could shoot, Manora’s defender Aditya cleared the danger.
Vasco were lucky not to concede their second as Manora had one of their attempts come off the woodwork. Nicholas sent in a delivery with a flag kick to Eldon Colaco. The last-named sent the ball to Jason, who connected to nod in but his attempt came off the post. Manora continued with their missed opportunities as this time it was Jeh Williamson, whose placement shot went past the post.
