Team Herald
CUNCOLIM: Holy Cross SC Arambol defeated ICSC Paroda 3-0 in their GFA 1st Division match, at Cuncolim ground on Saturday.
A brace from Shashank Ashwekar and a goal by Dalesh Pednekar for Holy Cross, Arambol was the highlight of the match.
Holy Cross, Arambol opened the score in the 13th minute through Shashank Ashwekar’s powerful shot from ten yards.
Paroda did have a chance on goal in the 22nd minute when Godfrey Silva lined up a shot from distance that was kept out by the Arambol goalkeeper.
Paroda who were trailing by a goal tried to get back into the game and had a few chances towards the half hour mark with some dangerous attempts at the goal and a free kick from Mariano Rebello which sailed over the bar.
In the 47th minute, Arambol displayed a great team effort when they passed the ball around the pitch with finesse. Arambol’s Vivek Naik who was waiting just outside the box took control of the ball and he slipped a pass to Shashank who slotted the ball home to give his team a two-goal cushion.
Dalesh Pednekar scored Arambol’s third goal in the 65th minute.
At Ambelim ground, Salgaocar FC defeated 10-man Goa Police Sports Club, with a convincing 2-0 win.
Daniel Rebello opened the account in the 57th minute for Salgaocar FC while substitute Ronaldo Olveiro doubled the lead in the 77th minute to earn Salgaocar’s a 2-0 win.
