MARGAO
Substitute Beneston Barretto scored a stunner to ensure Dempo Sports Club walked away with a point after securing a thrilling 1-1 draw against FC Goa in the CAM Goa Professional League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa.
The Dempo striker scored the late goal to cancel FC Goa’s second-half lead scored through Malsawmtluanga in the 59th minute.
Dempo SC continue to remain on top of the table with 20 points from 10 games while FC Goa moved to 16 points from 10 games.
FC Goa had the first shot at goal in the ninth minute when Manushaun Fernandes received the ball inside the box after pressing Dempo's defence but the lad fired wide from close range.
FC Goa had yet another chance when Deeshank’s cross cum shot was poorly dealt by Dempo custodian Antonio Da Silva and the ball fell to Malsawmtluanga, who had an open goal but he failed to control the ball.
Dempo SC’s Jaison Vaz continued to press and saw another shot off target.
Dempo custodian came with a brilliant save in the first half when he punched away Leewan Castanha’s effort from outside the box.
FC Goa continued with their attacks using the flanks and they finally broke the deadlock in the 59th minute when an attack from the right found Vasim Inamdar, who fired a low grounder which Dempo keeper Antonio did well to keep out but the ball fell to Malsawntluanga, who calmly pushed the ball at the back of the net, 1-0.
Dempo were not ready to give up and eventually found the equaliser in the stoppage time when FC Goa’s Rayan Menezes saw his defensive clearance fall in Necio Fernandes’ path and the latter headed to Beneston Barreto. The second half made the effort count, scoring a fine volley on the turn to earn a crucial point for the Golden Eagles.
Meanwhile, Futebol Club YFA blanked Youth Welfare SC, Assolna with a resounding 6-0 win in the U-13 division league at Benaulim ground on Tuesday.
Lochlan Souia netted in the 22nd minute scoring the first for the winners. Trond Dias doubled the lead in the 27th minute. In the second half, Cristian’s Carvalho scored the third and Eric Tales added the fourth. Trond Dias completed his brace in the 63rd minute for the winners. Yohann Souza was the other goal scorer for Futebol Club YFA.
In another game, Wilred Leisure SC were held to a goalless draw against Tilamola United SC in the U-13 Division League at Taleigao on Tuesday.
Aivao Youth beat Portais SC, top league
MARGAO: Aivao Youth topped the Ilhas zone GFA second division league after defeating Portais Sports Club 2-0.
There was no goal scored in the first half. In the second half, Neetesh Kandolkar opened the scoring for the winners in the 75th minute. He completed his brace in the 94th minute of added time giving Aivao Youth the victory.
The Dempo striker scored the late goal to cancel FC Goa’s second-half lead scored through Malsawmtluanga in the 59th minute.
Dempo SC continue to remain on top of the table with 20 points from 10 games while FC Goa moved to 16 points from 10 games.
FC Goa had the first shot at goal in the ninth minute when Manushaun Fernandes received the ball inside the box after pressing Dempo's defence but the lad fired wide from close range.
FC Goa had yet another chance when Deeshank’s cross cum shot was poorly dealt by Dempo custodian Antonio Da Silva and the ball fell to Malsawmtluanga, who had an open goal but he failed to control the ball.
Dempo SC’s Jaison Vaz continued to press and saw another shot off target.
Dempo custodian came with a brilliant save in the first half when he punched away Leewan Castanha’s effort from outside the box.
FC Goa continued with their attacks using the flanks and they finally broke the deadlock in the 59th minute when an attack from the right found Vasim Inamdar, who fired a low grounder which Dempo keeper Antonio did well to keep out but the ball fell to Malsawntluanga, who calmly pushed the ball at the back of the net, 1-0.
Dempo were not ready to give up and eventually found the equaliser in the stoppage time when FC Goa’s Rayan Menezes saw his defensive clearance fall in Necio Fernandes’ path and the latter headed to Beneston Barreto. The second half made the effort count, scoring a fine volley on the turn to earn a crucial point for the Golden Eagles.
Meanwhile, Futebol Club YFA blanked Youth Welfare SC, Assolna with a resounding 6-0 win in the U-13 division league at Benaulim ground on Tuesday.
Lochlan Souia netted in the 22nd minute scoring the first for the winners. Trond Dias doubled the lead in the 27th minute. In the second half, Cristian’s Carvalho scored the third and Eric Tales added the fourth. Trond Dias completed his brace in the 63rd minute for the winners. Yohann Souza was the other goal scorer for Futebol Club YFA.
In another game, Wilred Leisure SC were held to a goalless draw against Tilamola United SC in the U-13 Division League at Taleigao on Tuesday.
Aivao Youth beat Portais SC, top league
MARGAO: Aivao Youth topped the Ilhas zone GFA second division league after defeating Portais Sports Club 2-0.
There was no goal scored in the first half. In the second half, Neetesh Kandolkar opened the scoring for the winners in the 75th minute. He completed his brace in the 94th minute of added time giving Aivao Youth the victory.
