MARGAO
Guardian Angel Sports Club held Panjim Footballers to a 1-1 draw in the GFA Professional League, at SAG Trinity ground, Benaulim, on Thursday.
Teron Fernandes' first half goal was cancelled out by Antush Moniz.
In the early stages, Panjim Footballers' Rio Peter Feranades received a stellar pass in the right wing before moving in attack showcasing promise when Teron Fernandes unleashed a stiff shot which crashed into the net in the 34th minute.
At the other end, Guardian Angel Sports Club had a chance to level the score but Cliffton Baretto squandered an easy chance with only the Panjim Footballers goalkeeper to beat but he shot wide.
Guardian Angel initiated the second half with a promising left-wing play, setting up a golden opportunity for their forwards who narrowly missed the target. In another close call, Panjim Footballers' Maximo Costa executed a precise cross shot but substitute Ajay Raj M failed to capitalise on this opportunity sending the subsequent shot over the bar.
In the 68th minute, Gilbert Oliveira sent a long ball inside the penalty box and Antush Moniz beat the Panjim Footballers keeper Vipin Sharma.
The concluding moments saw the attacking prowess of Panjim Footballers as they tried every trick in the book to beat Guardian Angel Sports Club and win the game but they were met by a resilient and rock solid defence line.
