MARGAO
In an exciting encounter between Cuncolim Union and Nuvem SC at the Betalbatim Ground, Cuncolim Union emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline in the GFA First Division League, Salcete Zone, on Thursday.
The match started off with a bang as Velvino Fernandes of Cuncolim Union found the back of the net in just the 5th minute of the game. Nuvem SC tried to make a comeback but the Cuncolim Union defence was too strong for them.
The second goal for Cuncolim Union came in the 35th minute when Ryce Fernandes scored a brilliant goal to seal the victory for his team. The second half saw both teams making efforts to score, but the scoreline remained unchanged.
Cuncolim Union held on to their lead and managed to secure all three points from the game. The victory was a well-deserved one for Cuncolim Union, who played an excellent game. The team showcased great coordination, teamwork and determination on the field, which ultimately led them to victory.
YC Manora down SCC Cavelossim 5-2
YC Manora beat SCC Cavelossim 5-2 in the GFA First Division League, Salcete Zone, at the Benaulim Ground on Thursday.
The match saw some excellent displays of football from both teams. Joswel Cardozo scored an own goal in the 16th minute of the game giving SCC Cavelossim an early lead. However, YC Manora quickly responded with a goal from Sweden Barboza in the 21st minute. Kanchan Kiro then scored for Cavelossim SC in the 26th minute, but Sweden Barboza scored again in the 51st minute to level the scoreline.
The second half saw YC Manora dominate the game, with Garrison Fernandes scoring a goal in the 66th minute to give them the lead. Aliston Fernandes then scored twice in the 83rd and 89th minutes to seal the victory for his team.
Cortalim Villagers ease past SJD Areal
Cortalim Villagers secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sao Jose de Areal in their GFA First Division League encounter at the Nagoa Ground on Thursday.
Cidroy Dsouza set the tone for Cortalim Villagers early on in the game, scoring a brilliant goal in the 3rd minute of the match. Cortalim Villagers continued to dominate the game, with Staley Lucas scoring a crucial goal in the 57th minute to extend their lead.
Meanwhile, Curtorim Gymkhana and Mandopa SC played out an intense 1-1 draw at Betalbatim Ground.
GFA conducts AFC futsal coaching course
The All India Football Federation and Goa Football Association conducted an AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Course at Chowgule Futsal Indoor Court (PU Court) recently. This is the third AFC Futsal Coaching Course conducted at the venue.
Fifteen participants from Karnataka Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana and Goa participated in the six-day course. Two women and three Goans, namely Sherman Vaz, Nathan Gonsalves and Jonathan Faleiro, were among the participants along with six from Karnataka, four from Maharastra, one each from Punjab and Telangana. The course was conducted by AFC futsal head instructor Joshuah Stan Vaz from Goa, the only certified futsal coach educator in the country.
