Goalscorers of Damodar College
PANAJI
The Government College of Commerce & Economics, Borda, Margao, edged past the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, with a narrow 1-0 victory, advancing to the quarterfinals of the ongoing inter-collegiate football championship at the Goa University ground.
Both teams showcased their competitive spirit, ending the first half in a stalemate. The decisive moment came in the 45th minute of the second half when Ozzie Dias scored, securing the win for G.C. Borda.
In the second pre-quarterfinal, VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, also from Margao, defeated Goa College of Art, Altinho, with a score of 3-0 to book their spot in the quarterfinals. The college took an early lead in the first half, with Naveen Gautham scoring in the 11th minute and Devkaran Ram adding another in the 21st minute. Sohan Parge sealed the win with a goal in the 53rd minute of the second half.
The third pre-quarterfinal saw the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, triumph over Shree Mallikarjun and Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, via a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in regular time. In the shootout, Aryan Salunke, Nakul Gawas, Vishnu Dalvi, and Yash Gawas scored for G.C. Sanquelim, while Pratik Talwadkar, Swetan Gaonkar, and Kishan Velip found the net for Shree Mallikarjun.
At the Rosary Church ground, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, triumphed over Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, with a score of 2-1, advancing to the quarterfinals. Chowgule College took the lead in the 25th minute through Adarsh Raj. Despite strong defensive efforts from DBC Engineering, Adarsh Raj netted another goal in the 49th minute. Don Bosco College managed to score in the 67th minute, courtesy of Shahbaz Khan.
In the second pre-quarterfinal, M.E.S. Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, defeated Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Bicholim, with a decisive 4-1 scoreline, securing their place in the quarterfinals. The first half featured a goal from Jagdish Chawan in the 7th minute. The second half saw M.E.S. College extend their lead with three more goals: Chawan scored twice more in the 40th and 67th minutes, while Aymaan Shaikh added another in the 60th minute. Narayan Zantye managed to score once in the 47th minute, thanks to Nikhil Kholkar.
In the final pre-quarterfinal match, Dempo Charities Trust’s Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, narrowly defeated Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar, with a score of 1-0. The lone goal of the match was scored by Topon Minz in the 10th minute, and despite both teams’ efforts, no further goals were registered in the remaining time.
