PANAJI
A lone goal by Delton Colaco powered the FC Goa Development Team to a win, their first of the Hero 2nd Division League 2022-23 campaign at the Bangalore Football Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.
The Young Gaurs headed into the clash with two changes in the starting XI from last week’s draw against Ambernath United Atlanta FC. While Hansel Alister Coelho made way for Bob Jackson Raj between the sticks, coach Sugitesh Mandrekar handed new signing Shitaljit Atom his maiden start for the team, replacing Anthony Fernandes in the midfield.
While both teams dominated the gameplay in phases, a lack of bite in the final third prevented either team from capitalising on the goal-scoring opportunities. It was not until the 77th minute when the Boys in Orange finally got the much-needed breakthrough when Colaco found the back of the net for the second successive match.
FC Goa then did well to preserve the lead until the final whistle to register their maiden win in the league. The victory puts them in fourth place with four points in the Group D standings, behind ARA FC (8 points), Dempo SC (8 points) and Ambernath United Atlanta FC (5 points).
