PANAJI
Bhumika SC battled to a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Xetrapal SC in the GFA Third Division League at Mandrem Panchayat Ground on Monday.
Despite taking the lead twice, Xetrapal couldn’t shake off a resilient Bhumika side, with Pravesh Govenkar delivering two crucial goals to level the score.
Xetrapal started strong, with Yash Simepurushkar finding the back of the net in the 24th minute to give his side a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. However, Bhumika came out with renewed energy in the second half, and Pravesh Govenkar equalized in the 59th minute with a well-taken tap-in.
Xetrapal quickly responded, regaining their lead in the 67th minute as Kanaya Govenkar calmly slotted home. But Bhumika’s Pravesh Govenkar wasn’t done yet, as he secured his brace to bring the score back to 2-2. Both sides pressed for a winner, but at full-time, the scoreline remained level.
Elsewhere, Sodiem Siolim SCA and Miracles SC also played to a 1-1 draw at Moira Ground on Monday, with neither side able to break the deadlock in the closing stages.
