Goa Velha Sports Club stunned their opponents Tuff Laxmi Prasad with an impressive 3-1 victory in the Goa Pro League relegation round match played at Duler Stadium, here on Saturday.
Jeremy Menezes was Laxmi Prasad’s tormentor as he netted a brilliant hat-trick. Freiman Peixato found the net for Laxmi Prasad. With this win, Goa Velha climbed to the seventh spot with 13 points while Laxmi Prasad stay sixth with 14 points.
Laxmi Prasad made the brighter start and medio Peixoto could have opened the scoring 10 minutes into the match when he collected a loose ball inside the box but ballooned his effort wide of the target. Goa Velha started to grow in confidence as the match progressed and stunned their opponents to take the lead in the 15th minute. Nestor Dias sent in a low cross from the right flank and Jeremy although closely marked by Laxmi Prasad captain Remus Gomes managed to connect and send the ball into the nylons.
Barely two minutes after taking the lead, Alber Gonsalves could have extended the lead but his shot went narrowly wide after Manuel Crasto had put him through at the goal with a calculated pass over the Goa Velha backline.
Although they enjoyed a major share of possession, Laxmi Prasad found it hard to create goalscoring opportunities. But some brilliance from Freiman saw Laxmi Prasad on level terms minutes before the halftime break. Freiman played a short corner with Alvito Miranda and deceived goalkeeper Deitmar Fernandes, as instead of crossing he sent a curling effort into the far post nettings.
After resumption, Goa Velha continued to attack and Laxmi Prasad custodian Reagan Juliao was forced into making a spectacular save by Manuel Crasto, who fired a rasping shot from a distance. From the ensuing flag kick, Goa Velha restored their lead as Jeremy scored his brace with an opportunistic strike at the far post after Joy Gonsalves failed to make full connection from Nestor’s corner kick.
Laxmi Prasad were completely off their game and could have conceded their third goal when Jeremy passed to Alber, who found himself much space but missed the target with a poor attempt. Jeremy completed his hat-trick in the 81st minute with a stunning curling effort from the edge of the box to complete a memorable evening for himself.
Jeremy was adjudged Most Valuable Player and collected a cash award of Rs 2,500.
SCC Cavelossim edged past Goa Velha SC 1-0 in the Airtel Goa Pro-League relegation round match played at Duler Stadium here on Thursday. A first half strike from Wilton Gomes was enough to see Cavelossim secure all three points.
After this victory Cavelossim have 15 points while Goa Velha are on 13 points.
It was a dull day and a dull start to the match as both sides took time to find their footing and rhythm. But as the match progressed Cavelossim got the better of Goa Velha and kept their keeper busy throughout the match.
In the 12th minute Agnelo Colaco, who scored six in Cavelossim’s last fixture, tested Goa Velha custodian Dietmar Fernandes with a stiff grounder.
Goa Velha were looking out of sorts and were wasteful whenever they had possession.
However in the 34th minute U-20 Jovel Fernandes came close to opening the scoring for Goa Velha as his header sailed inches over the crossbar from Nestor Dias freekick.
It was the spark they required and Goa Velha burst into life and minute later Jeremy Menezes forced opposition keeper Jason D’mello into action with a power-packed header from Nestor’s flag kick.
At the other end, Marcus Fernandes of Cavelossim created space for himself and fired a thunderous effort but Dietmar pushed the goal-bound effort for a corner kick. After a goalless first half both sides pushed forward in search for the opener. And it was Cavelossim that looked the more likely side to do so. Wilton Gomes created space for himself and unleashed a pile driver from over 30 yards out but Dietmar was equal to it and produced a spectacular diving save to deny him.
Goa Velha completely faded away as the game went on and Cavelossim deservedly took the lead in the 63rd minute. Wilton who was denied minutes earlier tried his luck again after receiving a short corner from Prestley Colaco and on this occasion managed to put the ball past Dietmar who was blocked by a host of players.
Goa Velha never looked like scoring as their attack went but they nearly shocked Cavelossim in the dying minutes when substitute Royston Pereira found Nestor Dias with a pin-point cross to the far post but Jason got down low to make the save and keep his side in the lead.
Agnelo Baretto almost nicked a goal in the death following a goal mouth melee but he ballooned his effort over the cross bar from close range.
Wilton Gomes was adjudged the Most Valuable Player.
Goa Velha SC registered a comfortable 4-2 victory over relegated side Margao SC in the Airtel Goa Pro-League relegation round match played at the Duler Stadium here on Monday.
A splendid hat-trick from Blake Haldankar and a goal from Nestor Dias saw Goa Velha collect maximum points while Damodar Harijan and Wilfred Gomes were on the score sheet for Margao.
After this victory Goa Velha have 16 points while Margao’s nightmare continues as they are yet to register a single point.
Goa Velha were favourites coming into the match and took an immediate lead in the very 4th minute. Medio Sidroy Alfonso released Nestor Dias on the right flank and he in turn fired in a low cross to Blake Haldankar who had an easy tap in.
Goa Velha enjoyed a major share of ball possession while Margao were struggling to find their footing. But although they had possession Goa Velha hardly created any clear cut chances after going ahead and their best opportunity to extend the lead fell to defender Agnelo Barreto but he delayed his shot and gave the defender time to make a timely tackle.
As the match went on Margao started to get better and had few decent spells of possession. And with the momentum on their side they restored parity in the 39th minute. Sidroy who was instrumental in Goa Velha’s goal came in with a clumsy tackle on Damodar Harijan. And from the ensuing free kick taken by Vijal Rego it was Damodar who leapt high and headed the ball into the Nylons.
Margao should have taken the lead ahead minutes after getting the equaliser. Wilfred Gomes put Frehauf Fernandes through on goal with an incisive pass and he had only the keeper to beat but his poor effort was easily thwarted by Goa Velha custodian Soma Korgaokar.
Goa Velha started the second half in similar fashion as they had done in the first half and took back the lead in the five minutes after resumption. Sidroy was once again the architect as he found Nestor with an intelligent pass over the Margao defence and the latter fired a stiff grounder into the bottom corner of the far post to make it 2-1.
In the 75th minute Blake extended his side’s lead from close range when he headed home a rebound after Alber Gonsalves header came back off the crossbar.
Goa Velha seemed to be cruising to a comfortable victory but Wilfred Gomes reduced the deficit with a neat finish and brought Margao back into the match.
But Blake put the victory beyond doubt when he sent a powerful header into the roof of the net and completed a brilliant hat-trick.
The Most Valuable Player and cash award of Rs 2,500 was given to Blake Haldankar.
Tuff Laxmi Prasad Sports Club ended their campaign on a high with a 4-1 victory over Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim in an Airtel Goa Pro League (relegation) match at Duler Stadium, here, Monday.
Laxmi Prasad led 1-0 at half time.
Xamarao Rodrigues opened the floodgates at the half hour mark while Steven Fernandes, Nikhil Naik and Alvito Miranda joined the party in the second session. Shelton Dias pulled one back in the final minutes for Cavelossim.
After 13 rounds, Laxmi Prasad have collected 20 points while Cavelossim have 15 points.
Laxmi Prasad started off on an attacking note with strikers Steven and Alvito leading the attack. Steven created the first scare in the fourth minute when he headed a fine cross from Shashank Ashwekar but Cavelossim keeper Jason D’Mello left them frustrated.
Minutes later, Alvito saw his header kiss the horizontal bar as Laxmi Prasad continued confidently.
In the 27th minute, referee Elvis Simoes awarded the Mapusa-based side a penalty after Cavelossim’s Constancio Rodrigues brought down Steven inside the box with a late challenge. Freiman Peixoto stepped up and converted from the spot but the goal was disallowed due to intrusion. The penalty was retaken and this time Jason came up with a diving save to deny Freiman.
However, four minutes later, Laxmi Prasad broke the deadlock when midfielder Xamarao unleashed a venomous long ranger that took an uneven bounce in front of Jason and found the back of the nylons.
Cavelossim were a subdued lot but their best chance to equalize came before the break. Inacio Colaco’s dangerous flag-kick was headed by Agnelo D’Souza but Freiman came up with a goalline clearance.
Freiman was a livewire for Laxmi Prasad in the second session with daunting runs.
In the 63rd minute, Freiman made a swift run forward in the danger zone but his rasping effort was blocked by Jason. However, the ball rebounded to Steven, who finished with a deft grounder.
Subsequently, Freiman was instrumental yet again as his close ranger was blocked by the rival keeper and fell to under-20 Nikhil Naik, who made it 3-0.
Alvito stunned goalkeeper Jason with a long ranger in the final quarter. Shelton scored a consolation goal for Cavelossim in the dying minutes.
Alvito Miranda was adjudged Most Valuable Player and took home a cash prize of Rs 2,500.
Wilred Leisure Sports Club demolished relegated side Margao SC by an astounding 12-0 goal margin in the final match of the Airtel Goa Pro-League relegation round, at Duler Stadium here on Tuesday.
Melwin Fernandes was the star of the evening as he netted a double hat-trick to beat his previous best of four while Agnelo Colaco added his name to the score sheet with a hat-trick and Mario Fernandes, Johnny D’Cruz and substitute Jameson Noronha scored a goal each.
Wilred, with 15 points, finished the league at 9th place while Margao will be all but happy that their forgetful campaign finally ended, as they not only failed to register a single point in the league but also conceded an astonishing 72 goals from 13 games.
Melwin Fernandes was the obvious choice for the man of the match award and a cash prize of Rs 2,500.
Skipper Joseph Pereira scored a goal each in each session as Sporting Clube de Goa grounded Sesa Football Academy 2-0 to go top of the Airtel Goa Pro League (Super League) at Duler Stadium, here, Friday.
Joseph gave his team the lead in the 14th minute and then registered his brace in the 70th minute. Australian Boima Karpeh (Jerry) was instrumental in assisting Joseph on both the occasions.
Sesa’s last competitive match was against the same rivals on September 24, where they went down 2-0. The youngsters played their hearts out but went down with an identical scoreline today as well.
Sporting Clube move on top of the standings with 25 points while Sesa remainon 13 points.
Joyner was adjudged Most Valuable Player while Joseph received the best goal of the day. Nagendra Thakur received the fan of the day award based on lucky ticket number and took home the match ball signed by Joseph.
CLAUDE ON GOAL RAMPAGE, CHURCHILL BROTHERS GO PACKING
After a poor start to I-League, Churchill Bros had something to cheer about as they took on to the field undefeated in the Goa Pro League. However, Salgaocar displayed their superiority and stretched their rival’s fragile defence according to their own will. The last time the sides met in round six, it resulted to a goalless draw but French striker Claude was in to form, scoring a blistering first half hat-trick and adding another in the second session. Thangjam Singh converted a late penalty in the dying minutes to reduce the margin for Churchill.
Churchill suffered their first defeat in the league and remain on 23 points in the second spot, surrendering their top spot to Sporting Clube de Goa, who have 25 points. Salgalocar climb up to the fourth position with 18 points.
Claude Gnakpa was adjudged man-of-the-match and also picked up the goal of the day award. Tolchan Sutar was declared fan of the day and received the match ball signed by Claude.
Dempo Sports Club breezed past Sesa Football Academy 2-1 in Airtel Goa Pro League (Super League) match at Duler Stadium, here, Sunday.
Dempo led 1-0 at the breather.
Young Mandar Rao Dessai gave Dempo the lead in the 18th minute while Jewel Raja scored the second after resumption. Sesa substitute Chukwudi Chukwuma scored a consolation in the 73rd minute.
Dempo move up to the third place in the table standing with 20 points while Sesa remain on 13 points.
Mandar was adjudged man-of-the-match while Jewel received the goal of the day award. Brenda Fernandes was the fan of the day based on lucky ticket number and received the match ball signed by Mandar.
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Goa Velha Sports Club stunned their opponents Tuff Laxmi Prasad with an impressive 3-1 victory in the Goa Pro League relegation round match played at Duler Stadium, here on Saturday.
Jeremy Menezes was Laxmi Prasad’s tormentor as he netted a brilliant hat-trick. Freiman Peixato found the net for Laxmi Prasad. With this win, Goa Velha climbed to the seventh spot with 13 points while Laxmi Prasad stay sixth with 14 points.
Laxmi Prasad made the brighter start and medio Peixoto could have opened the scoring 10 minutes into the match when he collected a loose ball inside the box but ballooned his effort wide of the target. Goa Velha started to grow in confidence as the match progressed and stunned their opponents to take the lead in the 15th minute. Nestor Dias sent in a low cross from the right flank and Jeremy although closely marked by Laxmi Prasad captain Remus Gomes managed to connect and send the ball into the nylons.
Barely two minutes after taking the lead, Alber Gonsalves could have extended the lead but his shot went narrowly wide after Manuel Crasto had put him through at the goal with a calculated pass over the Goa Velha backline.
Although they enjoyed a major share of possession, Laxmi Prasad found it hard to create goalscoring opportunities. But some brilliance from Freiman saw Laxmi Prasad on level terms minutes before the halftime break. Freiman played a short corner with Alvito Miranda and deceived goalkeeper Deitmar Fernandes, as instead of crossing he sent a curling effort into the far post nettings.
After resumption, Goa Velha continued to attack and Laxmi Prasad custodian Reagan Juliao was forced into making a spectacular save by Manuel Crasto, who fired a rasping shot from a distance. From the ensuing flag kick, Goa Velha restored their lead as Jeremy scored his brace with an opportunistic strike at the far post after Joy Gonsalves failed to make full connection from Nestor’s corner kick.
Laxmi Prasad were completely off their game and could have conceded their third goal when Jeremy passed to Alber, who found himself much space but missed the target with a poor attempt. Jeremy completed his hat-trick in the 81st minute with a stunning curling effort from the edge of the box to complete a memorable evening for himself.
Jeremy was adjudged Most Valuable Player and collected a cash award of Rs 2,500.
SCC Cavelossim edged past Goa Velha SC 1-0 in the Airtel Goa Pro-League relegation round match played at Duler Stadium here on Thursday. A first half strike from Wilton Gomes was enough to see Cavelossim secure all three points.
After this victory Cavelossim have 15 points while Goa Velha are on 13 points.
It was a dull day and a dull start to the match as both sides took time to find their footing and rhythm. But as the match progressed Cavelossim got the better of Goa Velha and kept their keeper busy throughout the match.
In the 12th minute Agnelo Colaco, who scored six in Cavelossim’s last fixture, tested Goa Velha custodian Dietmar Fernandes with a stiff grounder.
Goa Velha were looking out of sorts and were wasteful whenever they had possession.
However in the 34th minute U-20 Jovel Fernandes came close to opening the scoring for Goa Velha as his header sailed inches over the crossbar from Nestor Dias freekick.
It was the spark they required and Goa Velha burst into life and minute later Jeremy Menezes forced opposition keeper Jason D’mello into action with a power-packed header from Nestor’s flag kick.
At the other end, Marcus Fernandes of Cavelossim created space for himself and fired a thunderous effort but Dietmar pushed the goal-bound effort for a corner kick. After a goalless first half both sides pushed forward in search for the opener. And it was Cavelossim that looked the more likely side to do so. Wilton Gomes created space for himself and unleashed a pile driver from over 30 yards out but Dietmar was equal to it and produced a spectacular diving save to deny him.
Goa Velha completely faded away as the game went on and Cavelossim deservedly took the lead in the 63rd minute. Wilton who was denied minutes earlier tried his luck again after receiving a short corner from Prestley Colaco and on this occasion managed to put the ball past Dietmar who was blocked by a host of players.
Goa Velha never looked like scoring as their attack went but they nearly shocked Cavelossim in the dying minutes when substitute Royston Pereira found Nestor Dias with a pin-point cross to the far post but Jason got down low to make the save and keep his side in the lead.
Agnelo Baretto almost nicked a goal in the death following a goal mouth melee but he ballooned his effort over the cross bar from close range.
Wilton Gomes was adjudged the Most Valuable Player.
Goa Velha SC registered a comfortable 4-2 victory over relegated side Margao SC in the Airtel Goa Pro-League relegation round match played at the Duler Stadium here on Monday.
A splendid hat-trick from Blake Haldankar and a goal from Nestor Dias saw Goa Velha collect maximum points while Damodar Harijan and Wilfred Gomes were on the score sheet for Margao.
After this victory Goa Velha have 16 points while Margao’s nightmare continues as they are yet to register a single point.
Goa Velha were favourites coming into the match and took an immediate lead in the very 4th minute. Medio Sidroy Alfonso released Nestor Dias on the right flank and he in turn fired in a low cross to Blake Haldankar who had an easy tap in.
Goa Velha enjoyed a major share of ball possession while Margao were struggling to find their footing. But although they had possession Goa Velha hardly created any clear cut chances after going ahead and their best opportunity to extend the lead fell to defender Agnelo Barreto but he delayed his shot and gave the defender time to make a timely tackle.
As the match went on Margao started to get better and had few decent spells of possession. And with the momentum on their side they restored parity in the 39th minute. Sidroy who was instrumental in Goa Velha’s goal came in with a clumsy tackle on Damodar Harijan. And from the ensuing free kick taken by Vijal Rego it was Damodar who leapt high and headed the ball into the Nylons.
Margao should have taken the lead ahead minutes after getting the equaliser. Wilfred Gomes put Frehauf Fernandes through on goal with an incisive pass and he had only the keeper to beat but his poor effort was easily thwarted by Goa Velha custodian Soma Korgaokar.
Goa Velha started the second half in similar fashion as they had done in the first half and took back the lead in the five minutes after resumption. Sidroy was once again the architect as he found Nestor with an intelligent pass over the Margao defence and the latter fired a stiff grounder into the bottom corner of the far post to make it 2-1.
In the 75th minute Blake extended his side’s lead from close range when he headed home a rebound after Alber Gonsalves header came back off the crossbar.
Goa Velha seemed to be cruising to a comfortable victory but Wilfred Gomes reduced the deficit with a neat finish and brought Margao back into the match.
But Blake put the victory beyond doubt when he sent a powerful header into the roof of the net and completed a brilliant hat-trick.
The Most Valuable Player and cash award of Rs 2,500 was given to Blake Haldankar.
Tuff Laxmi Prasad Sports Club ended their campaign on a high with a 4-1 victory over Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim in an Airtel Goa Pro League (relegation) match at Duler Stadium, here, Monday.
Laxmi Prasad led 1-0 at half time.
Xamarao Rodrigues opened the floodgates at the half hour mark while Steven Fernandes, Nikhil Naik and Alvito Miranda joined the party in the second session. Shelton Dias pulled one back in the final minutes for Cavelossim.
After 13 rounds, Laxmi Prasad have collected 20 points while Cavelossim have 15 points.
Laxmi Prasad started off on an attacking note with strikers Steven and Alvito leading the attack. Steven created the first scare in the fourth minute when he headed a fine cross from Shashank Ashwekar but Cavelossim keeper Jason D’Mello left them frustrated.
Minutes later, Alvito saw his header kiss the horizontal bar as Laxmi Prasad continued confidently.
In the 27th minute, referee Elvis Simoes awarded the Mapusa-based side a penalty after Cavelossim’s Constancio Rodrigues brought down Steven inside the box with a late challenge. Freiman Peixoto stepped up and converted from the spot but the goal was disallowed due to intrusion. The penalty was retaken and this time Jason came up with a diving save to deny Freiman.
However, four minutes later, Laxmi Prasad broke the deadlock when midfielder Xamarao unleashed a venomous long ranger that took an uneven bounce in front of Jason and found the back of the nylons.
Cavelossim were a subdued lot but their best chance to equalize came before the break. Inacio Colaco’s dangerous flag-kick was headed by Agnelo D’Souza but Freiman came up with a goalline clearance.
Freiman was a livewire for Laxmi Prasad in the second session with daunting runs.
In the 63rd minute, Freiman made a swift run forward in the danger zone but his rasping effort was blocked by Jason. However, the ball rebounded to Steven, who finished with a deft grounder.
Subsequently, Freiman was instrumental yet again as his close ranger was blocked by the rival keeper and fell to under-20 Nikhil Naik, who made it 3-0.
Alvito stunned goalkeeper Jason with a long ranger in the final quarter. Shelton scored a consolation goal for Cavelossim in the dying minutes.
Alvito Miranda was adjudged Most Valuable Player and took home a cash prize of Rs 2,500.
Wilred Leisure Sports Club demolished relegated side Margao SC by an astounding 12-0 goal margin in the final match of the Airtel Goa Pro-League relegation round, at Duler Stadium here on Tuesday.
Melwin Fernandes was the star of the evening as he netted a double hat-trick to beat his previous best of four while Agnelo Colaco added his name to the score sheet with a hat-trick and Mario Fernandes, Johnny D’Cruz and substitute Jameson Noronha scored a goal each.
Wilred, with 15 points, finished the league at 9th place while Margao will be all but happy that their forgetful campaign finally ended, as they not only failed to register a single point in the league but also conceded an astonishing 72 goals from 13 games.
Melwin Fernandes was the obvious choice for the man of the match award and a cash prize of Rs 2,500.
Skipper Joseph Pereira scored a goal each in each session as Sporting Clube de Goa grounded Sesa Football Academy 2-0 to go top of the Airtel Goa Pro League (Super League) at Duler Stadium, here, Friday.
Joseph gave his team the lead in the 14th minute and then registered his brace in the 70th minute. Australian Boima Karpeh (Jerry) was instrumental in assisting Joseph on both the occasions.
Sesa’s last competitive match was against the same rivals on September 24, where they went down 2-0. The youngsters played their hearts out but went down with an identical scoreline today as well.
Sporting Clube move on top of the standings with 25 points while Sesa remainon 13 points.
Joyner was adjudged Most Valuable Player while Joseph received the best goal of the day. Nagendra Thakur received the fan of the day award based on lucky ticket number and took home the match ball signed by Joseph.
After a poor start to I-League, Churchill Bros had something to cheer about as they took on to the field undefeated in the Goa Pro League. However, Salgaocar displayed their superiority and stretched their rival’s fragile defence according to their own will. The last time the sides met in round six, it resulted to a goalless draw but French striker Claude was in to form, scoring a blistering first half hat-trick and adding another in the second session. Thangjam Singh converted a late penalty in the dying minutes to reduce the margin for Churchill.
Churchill suffered their first defeat in the league and remain on 23 points in the second spot, surrendering their top spot to Sporting Clube de Goa, who have 25 points. Salgalocar climb up to the fourth position with 18 points.
Claude Gnakpa was adjudged man-of-the-match and also picked up the goal of the day award. Tolchan Sutar was declared fan of the day and received the match ball signed by Claude.
Dempo Sports Club breezed past Sesa Football Academy 2-1 in Airtel Goa Pro League (Super League) match at Duler Stadium, here, Sunday.
Dempo led 1-0 at the breather.
Young Mandar Rao Dessai gave Dempo the lead in the 18th minute while Jewel Raja scored the second after resumption. Sesa substitute Chukwudi Chukwuma scored a consolation in the 73rd minute.
Dempo move up to the third place in the table standing with 20 points while Sesa remain on 13 points.
Mandar was adjudged man-of-the-match while Jewel received the goal of the day award. Brenda Fernandes was the fan of the day based on lucky ticket number and received the match ball signed by Mandar.