SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Team Herald
VASCO: Sporting Clube de Goa scored a solitary goal win over Calangute Association in the Goa Professional League match played at Tilak Maidan, here , on Tuesday.
Biswa Darjee scored the vital goal for Flaming Oranje, slotting home in the 29th minute. This win propels Sporting Clube de Goa to the third position in the GPL table with 43 points from 22 games played.
The encounter witnessed a strong start from both sides, with Calangute Association creating the first scoring opportunity. However, Sporting Clube custodian Abhimanyu Singh, continuing his recent heroics, denied Calangute Association’s Jovito Fernandes a goal.
Sporting Clube gradually gained control of the midfield and capitalised on their possession in the 29th minute. Kunal Kundaikar delivered a precise cross into the box, which Jonas Colaco cleverly redirected for an unmarked Biswa Darjee to tap in from close range.
The second half saw Calangute Association pressing relentlessly for an equaliser. Richard Cardoz and substitute Kirtikesh Gadekar came close to scoring for the visitors, but their efforts were either off-target or well-defended by the Sporting Clube defence.
Sporting Clube also had opportunities to extend their lead in the closing stages, but Ivon Costa and Joyson Gauncar couldn’t find the finishing touch. The win keeps Sporting Clube de Goa in the race for the GPL title. Sesa FA remains at the top of the table with 45 points from 21 games, followed by Pax of Nagoa SC with 44 points from 23 games. Sporting Clube with two matches remaining sits comfortably in third place with 43 points.
