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RAIA: Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club delivered a commanding performance to down Goa Velha Sports Club 3-0 in a thrilling encounter to move ahead in the Anil Kamat memorial football tournament organised by Enfermos Sports Club at the Our Lady of Hope Church ground, Chinchinim, on Tuesday.
The match opened with fast-paced action and it was Sao Jose de Areal SC who took the early lead in the 12th minute through a composed finish by Vanatel Travasso.
Goa Velha SC responded with urgency and nearly equalised in the 21st minute but Satish Kankonkar’s header went just wide. Sao Jose de Areal SC continued their attacking momentum and in the 24th minute, Ashnoy Gomes slotted in the second goal with a clinical strike, giving his side a two-goal cushion at halftime.
Goa Velha SC came out stronger in the second half, creating multiple chances through Satish Kankonkar, Prasil Kankonkar and Akash. However, their inability to finish proved costly. Sao Jose de Areal SC also had several opportunities to increase their lead, with Leo Gomindes, Tyson Carvalho and Ashnoy Gomes all coming close.
The third goal came in the 52nd minute when Stalen Oliveira found the net to seal a 3-0 victory for San Jose de Areal SC.