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RAIA: Vagator PYSC were held to a 2-2 draw by South Goa United in the final playoff match, at Navelim ground, on Wednesday.
South Goa United needed a victory, while unbeaten Vagator PYSC entered the match with a superior goal average, giving them the advantage. South Goa United started brightly, taking the lead just before half-time through Alex Fernandes, who found the net in the 44th minute.
However, after the change of ends, Vagator PYSC responded strongly. Rutik Bandodkar equalised in the 61st minute before Melson Fernandes put them ahead with a superb strike in the 73rd minute.
With eight minutes of stoppage time added, South Goa United stunned their opponents when Pedro Gonsalves netted a dramatic equaliser in the 97th minute.
Following the result, both teams finished with five points each, but Vagator PYSC secured promotion to the Goa Football Association’s First Division League for the 2025-2026 season due to their superior goal average.
Reflecting on the team’s achievement, Joaquim Fernandes, President of Vagator PYSC, expressed his pride: “From humble beginnings to undeniable champions. This is the power of determination, unity, and unwavering belief. We’ve climbed every step, together.”
Meanwhile, at Don Bosco Oratory ground, PVC Parra edged past Vasco City SCC in a high-scoring encounter, winning 6-5. Sahil Jalmi netted a brace, while Shadab Shaikh, Joston Cardozo, Jagadish Chavan, and Selvon Costa each added a goal for PVC Parra.
For Vasco City SCC, Abhishek Kumar Singh and Chandrakant Shedad both scored twice, while Ajay Satarkar contributed a goal.
