VASCO: Debutants Vasco United FC held Benfica Youth Club to a goalless draw and emerged champions in the GFA Third Division League (Mormugao Zone) at Tilak Stadium, here, on Monday.
The teams put up a spirited fight throughout. Vasco United who were sitting pretty with 9 points needed a draw to top the table while Benfica, on 7 points, had to win.
Jason and Johan held the fort for Vasco United while Dheeraj Lamani and Videsh Satardekar worked hard for Benfica. Vasco United FC and Benfica Youth Club have qualified for Second Division.
In the other match, Patrong Sports Club were lucky to secure a point against Ace Soccer Academy at Chicalim. Patrong were leading by a solitary goal scored by Siddharth Chinakannu at half time.
The match rose to great heights in the second half as first Patrong consolidated their lead through Ivan de Cunha. Ace came back strongly and scored two quick goals through Kingsley Colaco and Wahnaj Lamature.
Ace stunned Patrong with Pawan Naik scoring the third but Siddharth Chinakannu secured the equaliser for Patrong in the 75th minute to earn a point for Patrong.
