A first-half deficit, a composed equaliser, and a late header from Sitroy Carvalho FC Goa's young side showed precisely the character and resilience their season has demanded, coming from behind to claim all three points in a gripping contest at Duler Stadium.

Shawn Fernandes announced himself with two goals in the opening quarter of an hour including one of the more audacious finishes seen in the GPL this season as FC Goa's young side held firm to claim all three points despite a late Chapora scare.

A match that swung three times in ninety pulsating minutes ended 2-2 and with it, the GPL Super League title race remains gloriously unresolved heading into the final stretch.

Three goals down at half-time and seemingly out of the contest entirely, Calangute Association produced one of the most extraordinary second-half performances in recent GPL memory levelling at 4-4 to claim a point that will be talked about for years.

Goa is set to create history by hosting the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 for the first time, with the tournament confirmed to run from May 25 to June 7, 2026. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Secretariat, Porvorim, attended by Sports Authority of Goa Executive Director Shri Ajay Gaude, GFA President Dr Caitano Fernandes and members of the GFA Executive Committee. All matches will be played at the PJN Stadium, Fatorda, marking the first time Goa has hosted a SAFF Championship of any kind since the Men's edition in 1999.

The Goa Professional League: Relegation League came to a dramatic close, with the final day delivering the decisive verdicts that the relegation battle had been building towards all season.

From the first thirty seconds to the final whistle, this match belonged entirely to Dempo SC a relentless, clinical performance that left Clube de Salgaocar without answer, without recourse, and without a goal to show for their efforts.