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Fhezer hands Salgaocar Juniors victory, Curtorim Gym pip Dempo

| APRIL 18, 2019, 03:59 AM IST

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A 94th minute goal by substitute Fhezer Gomes helped Salgaocar Football Club Juniors edge past a gritty United Club of Telaulim 1-0 in GFA’s First Division League at Rosary Ground, Navelim, here.

The match had a cagey beginning as both the sides looked to find their feet. However, Salgaocar slowly clawed their way into the game and got their first chance when attacking midfielder Jovan Dias unleashed a snap-shot only to see it deflect off a rival defender’s leg for a flag-kick.

Couple of minutes later, Salgaocar had another chance but Prathamesh Satardekar’s snap-shot sailed over the crossbar. With the time running out, United Club of Telaulim had a chance to surge ahead but Jesmon Soares’ stiff shot sailed over the cross-bar much to the dismay of Telaulim supporters.

Post resumption, Salgoacar enjoyed a better share of exchanges and ball possession. First Ashwin Fernandes’ reverse kick went straight into the safe hands of Telaulim goalkeeper Selvin Gomes and later Dylan Lourenco’s stiff shot was well-collected by the rival goalkeeper. Salgaocar Juniors nearly struck when Viven D’Souza’s snap-shot missed the target narrowly.

After two close shaves, Telaulim upped the tempo and midway in the second session Donaldo Rocha’s blistering shot was well-blocked by Salgaocar goalkeeper.

Salgaocar Juniors could have scored the match-winner late in the second half but Fhezer Gomes’ goal-bound shot off Aarron Rodrigues was blocked by rival defender Liston Cardozo after the goalkeeper missed the flight of the ball.

At the other end,Telaulim came close in breaking the deadlock when Hanslum Furtado’s well-executed shot was taken care of by the Salgaocar goalkeeper. With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Salgaocar Juniors struck the winner in the 94th minute (injury time) when Arron Rodrigues found Fhezer Gomes, who without wasting any time found the roof of the net to give his team valuable three points.

With this win, Salgaocar Juniors have in total collected 11 points from 6 matches while United Club of Telaulim slumped to their sixth defeat and are yet to open their account.

Meanwhile at panchayat ground, Raia, Curtorim Gymkhana pipped Dempo SC Juniors 1-0. Curtorim scored the decisive goal through Roque Borges in the first 

half.

A fine brace from Kunal Salgaonkar helped Sesa Football Academy score a fluent 2-0 win over Youth Club of Manora at Sirsaim ground. The action-filled match witnessed seven yellow cards including two red cards as both the sides were reduced to 10 men each.

Sesa Football Academy dominated possession throughout the game as YC Manora lost possession easily in the midfield. Kunal came close twice in the first half to score but missed the chances. A straight red card was shown to Valito Miranda of YC Manora.

Sesa FA took the lead in the 65th minute through Kunal, who scored an easy tap-in. It was only in the 84th minute when Colaco made a pinpoint lob pass to Kunal, who moved past the defenders to score the second goal for SFA. Kunal was awarded the man of the match prize.

At Ella ground, Old Goa, SCC Cavelossim beat St Savio SC 1-0. Denson Fernandes’ sixth-minute strike was enough for the South Goa side to earn full points and maintain their unbeaten run in the league.

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