VELSAO/PALE: Velsao Sports and Cultural Club registered a narrow 1-0 win over Mormugao United Cultural Sports Club in the GFA Second Division football match, played at Velsao ground, on Wednesday.
In the first half Mormugao enjoyed better ball possession and had their chances but their strikers failed upfront.
Mormugao’s Rahul Naik took control of the ball from Sachin Borkar, but the former failed to make any positive impact as he shot wide in the 4th minute.
Velsao defender Lenny Fernandes was at his best as he has denied Terence Fernandes in the 6th minute when the defender blocked the latter’s goal bound effort.
Velsao’s Cansio, the left striker, sent in two glorious deliveries to Richard Rodrigues, but the latter’s moves was tackled foiled by Mormugao defender Kevin Barretto in the 12th and 14th minute.
Velsao had the best chance to take the lead in the 26th minute when Cansio Soares dribbled past Mormugao defender Kevin Barreto and Terrance Fernandes, but the strikers left footed shot was brilliantly saved by Mormugao keeper Darshan Ambore. There were no scores in the first half.
Changing ends, Cansio and Lenny teamed-up with a brilliant move for Velsao but their striker Richard failed to keep his composure infront of the rival goal as he shot wide with only the keeper at his mercy.
Finally in the 56th minute, Richard Rodrigues made amends to his earlier miss as gave his team the much deserved lead with a long range shot which gave no chance for the rival custodian.
Velsao then defended resolutely to protect their slender lead and managed to keep the Mormugao attack at bay.
At Cuncolim ground, Cuncolim Union defeated Fr Agnel Youth Club, Paroda 5-0.
Necil Pinto opened the scoring for Cuncolim in the 7th minute.
In the 47th minute, Caitan Fernandes doubled the account. Nash Pereira made it 3-0 in the 67th minute for Cuncolim. Presley Pinto added his name on the scoresheet too in the 76th minute to make it 4-0. Necil Pinto scored his brace in the 78th minute.
