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Goa Pro League: Sesa hold Velsao, FC Goa down Calangute Association

Published at :November 22, 2019 at 3:16 AM
Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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Mrunal Madrisridista


The league witnessed two contrasting games in the course of the day.

Sesa Football Academy (SFA) scored in the dying minutes of the game play out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Velsao Sports and Cultural Club in the Goa Football Association Goa Pro League match at Sirsaim ground, on Thursday. Th Goa Pro League game started on a very positive note for SFA as Olvin dropped to the right-wing to collect the ball and crossed it inside the box towards Richard Cardoz. SFA winger converted it with a sublime header past the opposition keeper Alison in the 3rd minute. SFA continued to strike forward as Olvin attempted a shot on goal from close range in the 10th minute. However, a defensive error by SFA center-back Myran allowed Velsao strikers Joseph and Romario to strike on a counter-attack and level against the hosts. Velsao SCC’s Joseph scored in the 12th minute of the game from outside the box after his shot was slightly deflected, leaving the keeper clueless. SFA had an opportunity in the 20th minute from a free-kick in a dangerous position as Olvin delivered a cross inside the box which met Melvin Lobo's head and just went wide off the target.SFA continued to strike forward as Olvin attempted a shot on goal from close range in the 10th minute. However, a defensive error by SFA center-back Myran allowed Velsao strikers Joseph and Romario to strike on a counter-attack and level against the hosts. Velsao SCC’s Joseph scored in the 12th minute of the game from outside the box after his shot was slightly deflected, leaving the keeper clueless. SFA had an opportunity in the 20th minute from a free-kick in a dangerous position as Olvin delivered a cross inside the box which met Melvin Lobo's head and just went wide off the target. [KH_ADWORDS type="3" align="center"][/KH_ADWORDS] Velsao SCC captain Joseph troubled SFA defense as a pass from Edward from the midfield allowed the striker to attempt a shot on goal. SFA keeper Hansel Coelho saved the shot and referee awarded a corner for VSCC. In the 42nd minute, Richard delivered a lob pass inside the opposition box from a free-kick. The ball was defended well by Sadik but Russel was quick to regain possession for SFA and passed it towards the danger zone. SFA center-back, Myran who had joined the attack during the free-kick met the ball and attempted a strike before the offside flag was up at the sidelines. At the beginning of the second half, the Velsao SCC coach decided to change things in the midfield as Rohan replaced Edward Kenneth. SFA coach also changed things in the midfield as he replaced Domnic Soares with Shridarnath Gawas. Velsao SCC had an injury blow in the 57th minute as Smith was stretchered off the pitch and was replaced by Joywin at the heart of the defense. SFA continued to create chances upfront on the left-wing as a brilliant link-up play between Richard, Russel and Stephen allowed more room to go forward. Lalbabu attempted a strike in the 80th minute from 25 yards out to trouble SFA keeper but the ball went just wide. Jesloy had a chance in the 84th minute of the game inside the SFA box after his strike was saved by Hansel. [KH_RELATED_NEWS title="RELATED NEWS | ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW"][/KH_RELATED_NEWS] On what was looking like a 1-1 draw, after referee indicated 4 minutes additional time at the 90-minute mark, both teams scored inside 3 minutes of injury time in what turned out to be a thriller. Joseph Periera scored for Velsao SCC right from outside SFA box from a half volley that went straight in the back of the net and SFA captain Melvin Lobo had last chance of the game for SFA from a free-kick 30 yards out. Melvin struck the ball from the free-kick spot right at the top bar and it went inside leaving no chance for keeper Alliston. The match ended 2 - 2 at full time as points were shared at the end of a thrilling fixture. Meanwhile at Duler Stadium, Nestor Dias scored an 86th minute match-winner for the Gaurs as FC Goa scored a narrow 1-0 win over Calangute Association in the second Goa Pro League match of the day. Click here for the Goa Pro League 2019-20 points table after this match.
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