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PANJIM: FC Goa made it three wins from three as they dismantled Young Boys of Tonca 8-0 in the GFA Vedanta Women’s League, at the Duler Stadium, Mapusa on Friday.
Velanie Fernandes was the star as the midfielder scored four herself to secure the three vital points.
FC Goa looked dominant from the start and took the lead early on. Velanie scored her first in the 20th minute as her shot from the edge of the box crept into the net.
FC Goa didn’t have to wait too long to increase their lead as Velanie was on the mark yet again two minutes later, this time with a deft finish from close range.
Namita Govekar struck with a diving header at the end of the first half to give FC Goa a three-goal cushion going into the break.
Velanie scored her 4th within 10 minutes of the restart – the midfielder this time striking from a free-kick. With goal difference set to be crucial at the top of the table, the Gaurs kept the pedal to the metal as Alisha Tavares made it 5-0 in the 64th minute. Four minutes later it was 6-0 as Namita scored her second.
Velanie scored her fourth of the game to make it 7-0 and three minutes into added time Arpita Pednekar rounded off the rout with the team’s 8th and the final score reading 8-0.
