An early goal set the tone, a clinical strike just before the break put the result beyond doubt, and a composed header in the final minute sealed a thoroughly professional 3-0 victory for Clube de Salgaocar.

FC Goa turned a first-half deficit into a second-half lead with two goals inside a minute but substitute Joshua D'Silva had the last word for Clube de Salgaocar, conjuring a stunning late equaliser to deny the Gaurs all three points.

Dempo SC’s commanding start was met with early resistance, but once the Golden Eagles found their rhythm, they imposed themselves with authority in an absorbing contest against Calangute Association. The opening exchanges saw Calangute goalkeeper Wellyster Mendes called into action twice, setting the tone for a contest where his interventions would prove vital. Dempo probed with intent and Murphy Fernandes came agonisingly close before the breakthrough finally arrived. In the 24th minute, a well-delivered corner from Murphy found Jordan Borges who reacted quickest to guide home from close range and hand Dempo a deserved lead. Momentum stayed firmly with Dempo and just six minutes later, Borges turned provider slipping Mevan Dias through on goal; the forward made no mistake, calmly doubling the advantage.

The Goa Football Association expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of Antonio Mascarenhas, President of Ave Maria Athletic & Walkers Club, a dedicated figure who worked for the development of football at the grassroots level.

A largely even contest was turned on its head in the final minutes before the break, two goals in as many minutes from Cortalim Villagers proving enough to seal a composed and ultimately comfortable 2-0 victory.

Vasim Inamdar's first-half strike gave Geno FC the lead they barely deserved but FC Goa, composed and relentless, levelled through Malsawmtluanga and won it in stoppage time through Shawn Fernandes to claim three vital GPL points.

Chances came and went at both ends, three yellow cards stoked the fire in the second half, and yet neither Sesa FA nor Dempo SC could find the breakthrough a goalless draw that told the story of two well-matched sides refusing to give an inch.