MARGAO
Sesa Football Academy rallied for a 2-1 victory against Chapora Yuvak Sangh to clinch the 18th edition of the Goa Police Cup, organised by Goa Police Sports Cell at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Thursday.
First Division side Chapora were leading at the break, but their Goa Professional League opponents turned the tide in the second half with late goals.
The game began with both teams trying to gain ball possession going forward and create chances early on to gain an advantage in the crucial encounter.
In the 15th minute, Chapora’s Rohit Totad did a bit of trickery to sway past a few defenders and unleashed a shot which flew over the crossbar.
Ten minutes later, Sesa’s Myran Pereira struck a 25-yard free-kick which sailed over the crossbar.
Just before the break, Sachidanand Satelkar gave Chapora the lead after a fumble by the Sesa goalkeeper.
After resuming play, Sesa’s Myran struck a powerful low free-kick forcing the rival goalkeeper into action.
Then, Faheez Mohammed swung in a dangerous corner towards Sandeep, whose header forced the rival keeper to pull off a reflexive save.
Sesa came close at the hour mark when Kunal Salgaonkar was in a one-on-one situation but Chapora custodian Soma Korgaokar left him frustrated.
Sesa’s equaliser finally came in the 70th minute. Backham struck a low shot which was fumbled by Soma and fell into the path of onrushing Omkar Shetgaokar who needed a simple tap-in to make it 1-1.
Sesa were high on confidence. Soon, Omkar’s cross found Kunal but his shot was brilliantly saved by Soma.
With seven minutes to go, Sesa found the winner. Soma was at fault again as he fumbled in his collection and Faheez made the most of the given opportunity to clinch Sesa a memorable title.
First Division side Chapora were leading at the break, but their Goa Professional League opponents turned the tide in the second half with late goals.
The game began with both teams trying to gain ball possession going forward and create chances early on to gain an advantage in the crucial encounter.
In the 15th minute, Chapora’s Rohit Totad did a bit of trickery to sway past a few defenders and unleashed a shot which flew over the crossbar.
Ten minutes later, Sesa’s Myran Pereira struck a 25-yard free-kick which sailed over the crossbar.
Just before the break, Sachidanand Satelkar gave Chapora the lead after a fumble by the Sesa goalkeeper.
After resuming play, Sesa’s Myran struck a powerful low free-kick forcing the rival goalkeeper into action.
Then, Faheez Mohammed swung in a dangerous corner towards Sandeep, whose header forced the rival keeper to pull off a reflexive save.
Sesa came close at the hour mark when Kunal Salgaonkar was in a one-on-one situation but Chapora custodian Soma Korgaokar left him frustrated.
Sesa’s equaliser finally came in the 70th minute. Backham struck a low shot which was fumbled by Soma and fell into the path of onrushing Omkar Shetgaokar who needed a simple tap-in to make it 1-1.
Sesa were high on confidence. Soon, Omkar’s cross found Kunal but his shot was brilliantly saved by Soma.
With seven minutes to go, Sesa found the winner. Soma was at fault again as he fumbled in his collection and Faheez made the most of the given opportunity to clinch Sesa a memorable title.
