PANJIM: FC Goa scored a solitary goal win over Panjim Footballers in the Selvel Goa Professional League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Friday.
FC Goa broke the deadlock in the 18th minute through Mevan Dias. Deeshank whipped in a corner kick which the Panjim team failed to clear. The ball fell to Aditya Salgaocar, whose off-target shot was guided in by Mevan, who was in the right place at the right time.
In the 28th minute, Janio came with a goal saving tackle when Deehsnak was through on goal and with just the keeper at his mercy, before the striker could react, Janio slided in a tackle.
Panjim Footballers almost registered their first goal on target from a set-piece however; Irfan’s freekick which was sailing in the top left corner was saved by FCG keeper Hansel Coelho.
In the 39th minute Ivan Costa came with a crucial save for FC Goa when their keeper Hansel Coelho was beaten by Irfan.
However, the Panjim striker sent in a weak shot which allowed Ivan to clear the ball to keep their lead intact.
In the dying minutes of the game, Delton Colaco fired a shot from outside the box, which went past the post.
