CAVELOSSIM: St Rock’s Youth Club, Calata scored a resounding 5-2 win over United Club of Benaulim in the Goa Football Association (GFA) Third Division League Salcete Zone, at Cavelossim ground, on Sunday.
Despite a fine brace from Flesbern Ferrao for the winners, it was Suraj Naik who stood out for Majorda side, as the latter sprayed passes and created maximum chances for his team.
While the heavy showers made it difficult for both the teams to settle in the game, St Rock’s YC managed to take the lead at the half-hour mark when Suraj Naik on collecting a pass from the centre made his way in the rival territory before finding Flesbern, who covered some ground before unleashing a powerful strike in the bottom corner to make it 1-0. Down by the goal, the Benaulim side regrouped and levelled terms through Nefron Rodrigues to get his side back into the game.
With back on level terms, Benaulim played slow football and soon found themselves a goal down when Flesbern scored to complete his brace. St Rock’s YC finally got the deserved lead after dominating the play in the second quarter. Majorda side led 2-1 at break.
Crossing over, St Rock’s YC continued from where they had left from. Suraj and Fleshbern tormed the rival defenders with their blistering pace and long range efforts. At the other end, Rizwan and Vellesly played well for Benaulim side, however, the duo couldn’t do much as they lacked support from their teammates. St Rock’s scored their third in the 53rd minute through Rolland Fernandes before Vellington Costa inflated the lead in the 71st minute with a deft placement, 4-1.
St Rock’s YC showed no mercy as they seemed a better side on Sunday. Their constant counter attacks were a joy for the decent crowd gathered to cheer their team. However, Benaulim pushed ahead in the final quarter and got another goal back as Avinash Rodrigues scored the team’s second. Ismael Pathan scored the team’s fifth just before the final whistle.
At Curtorim ground, Guirdolim Club won a five-goal thriller against Sao Jose de Areal. Areal took the lead in the 23rd minute through David Colaco before Sajik Shaik levelled terms just before the break.
Crossing over, Johnson Gomes scored for Guirdolim but the joy was short-lived as Aggio Antao neutralised the scores. Just when it seemed the teams were heading for a draw, Sajik Shaikh scored the match winner in the 90th minute.
At the Raia ground, Raia Sporting Club got walkover as Shiroda Youth Club failed to report on time.
