THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI
Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola received a walkover victory against Goa College of Architecture, Altinho in the opening match of Day 2 of the Goa University inter-collegiate championship, at Goa University ground, on Tuesday.
In the second match, Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, received a walkover victory against Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao.
In the third match, Shree Mallikarjun and Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts & Commerce, Canacona, triumphed over Ganpat Parsekar College of Education, Harmal, with a final score of 6-4, achieving a victory by a margin of two goals.
The first half saw both teams engaging in a balanced exchange of offensive and defensive plays, resulting in a score of 3-2 in favor of Shree Mallikarjun College. The goals for Shree Mallikarjun College were netted by Rahul Gaonkar in the 22nd minute, followed by Vishwajeet Gaonkar, who scored in the 28th and 34th minutes. For Ganpat Parsekar, Viddhesh Faraz contributed two goals in the first half, scoring in the 3rd and 30th minutes.
The second half commenced with Shree Mallikarjun College continuing their dominance, as they added three more goals to their tally. Swetan Gaonkar scored in the 51st minute, followed by Rahul Gaonkar, who found the net again in the 55th and 58th minutes. Ganpat Parsekar, however, fought back and managed to score two additional goals through Viddesh Faraz, who struck back-to-back in the 60th and 69th minutes, keeping their hopes alive but all in vain. As Shree Mallikarjun College secured a victory with a final score of 6-4.
At Rosary College ground, the opening match of the day at the Rosary ground saw Navelim Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, triumph over VM Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Management, Raia, with a final score of 4-1. In the first half, Parvatibai Chowgule College netted two goals, which came from Shanon Furtado scoring in the 8th minute and Mahony Pereira adding another in the 33rd minute. V.M. Salgaocar Hospitality managed to score one goal through Mr. Aden Dias in the 48th minute. The second half featured two additional goals for Parvatibai Chowgule College, courtesy of Adarsh Ray in the 56th minute and Rio Rebelo in the 78th minute, further securing their victory.
Meanwhile at Chowgule College ground, in the second match, the Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem triumphed over Goa Medical College with a score of 3-0. The first half concluded without any goals. However, the second half proved to be exciting, featuring three goals from Govt. College, scored by Suraj Gaonkar in the 50th minute, Vishawesh Velip in the 65th minute, and Sylvester Fernandes in the 69th minute.
In the third match of the Dempo Charities Trust’s Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira the team faced Agnel Institute of Technology and Design from Assagao, achieving a decisive victory with a score of 5-0. The first half concluded with no goals scored, as both teams demonstrated strong offensive and defensive strategies.
However, in the second half, S.S. Dempo College took control of the game, scoring five consecutive goals. Prajyot Shirodkar opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, followed by Mohit Kankonkar, who netted goals in the 50th and 63rd minutes. Swavel Furtado contributed a goal in the 53rd minute, and Tejas Gauns added another in the 58th minute.
