RAIA: Cortalim Villagers Social Welfare Sports Club downed Vasco SC 2-0 in the Goa Professional League match at Nagoa ground, on Friday.
Cortalim Villagers netted a goal each through Michael Dias and Cyril Dias in the 29th and 67th minutes respectively. Cyril Dias of Cortalim Villagers Social Welfare Sports Club was presented the man-of-the-match award.
At Dempo SC Academy ground, Ella Old Goa, Calangute Association started well, Jovito and Gonsalves bombarding Dylan, Dempo SC’s rock in goal. The Eagles, meanwhile, lacked bite, relying on Sairon’s set-pieces.
The second half saw a resurgent Calangute Association’s Gonsalves threatening again. Then, Dempo SC struck gold in the 71st minute, Rodrigues nodding home a corner. But the joy was short-lived.
Substitute Aman Govekar, with seconds remaining, silenced Dempo SC with a thunderous equaliser, leaving both teams with mixed emotions. Dylan’s heroics and Calangute Association’s late surge were the highlights of a pulsating encounter.
