MARGAO
Calangute Association held Pax of Nagoa Sports Club to a 2-2 draw in the GFA Professional League, at Nagoa Panchayat Sports Complex, on Tuesday.
It was Pax of Nagoa who finished first half stronger after U-21 player Royal Oliveira's dipping shot crashed into the net in the 25th minute.
Spurred by the early success, midfielder Stalen Lucas converted the spot kick to send the rival goalkeeper in wrong way in the 22nd minute.
At the other end, Calangute Association had some scoring opportunities but their forwards berfet ideas after reaching the rival danger area.
Crossing over, Calangute Association wouldn't go down without a fight as in the 55th minute, forward Jovito Fernandes pulled one back for Calangute Association.
Thereafter, both the teams fought for goals and in 82nd minute midfielder Pratesh Shirodkar fired the ball right into the bottom corner leaving Pax of Nagoa goalkeeper with no chance to level the score.
Elsewhere, Vasco SC secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Young Boys of Tonca at Tilak Maidan. Nganba Meitei emerged as the hero for Vasco SC, scoring a brace to propel his team to victory.
The first half witnessed a tightly contested battle, with both sides vying for control of the midfield. Vasco SC gradually gained the upper hand, creating opportunities and testing the Young Boys of Tonca defense. Their efforts paid off in the 41st minute when Nganba Meitei found the back of the net, giving Vasco SC a well-deserved lead going into the break.
The second half saw Vasco SC maintain their dominance. Nganba Meitei continued to pose a threat, and his persistence was rewarded in the 67th minute as he doubled Vasco SC's advantage.
Vasco SC comfortably controlled the remainder of the match, securing a crucial three points to solidify their position in the league standings.
St. Anthony's SC, SCC Cavelossim, and Albert Developers dominated their GFA First Division League matches on Tuesday. St. Anthony's edged Candolim SC 3-1, Albert Developers thrashed CDJ Ribandar 5-0, and SCC Cavelossim defeated Mandopa SC 4-2.
