Team Herald
RAIA/MAPUSA: The GFA Third Division league on Friday dished out a mix of drama and dominance, with late winners, six-goal thrillers and commanding performances across Salcete and Bardez zones.
At Varca ground, Carmona SC and United SC Seraulim shared the spoils in a pulsating 3-3 draw. For Seraulim, Flosicio Jesus Fernandes opened the scoring, while Melroy Isac Lodovici Pacheco stole the show with a superb hat-trick. Carmona struck back through Fabius Bartetto, who netted twice, and Sachin Devaraj Bhangennavar, whose effort ensured parity at the final whistle.
In Benaulim, UBD Colva secured a 2-1 victory over St Rock YC Calata. Clyde Dias fired Colva ahead in the 22nd minute before Shawn Paul Fernandes restored parity midway through the second half. But David Costa settled the contest, striking decisively in the 76th minute to clinch full points.
Meanwhile, in the Bardez Zone, Benny XI Mapuca enjoyed a commanding 4-0 win over El Shaddai S&C at Moira. Guraj Kankonkar netted a brace, while Rahul Naik and Vikranth Manguesgkar added a goal apiece in a one-sided affair.