Substitute Shaviz Pathan, on the pitch for barely six minutes, converted a stoppage-time cross to hand Calangute Association a stunning 1-0 victory a result that FC Goa will reflect on with considerable regret after a red card, two open-goal misses, and a dominant display yielded nothing.

Murphy Fernandes' freakish corner-kick opener set the tone for a masterclass in clinical finishing, as Dempo SC dismantled Chapora Yuvak Sangh with a commanding 4-0 victory that was never in doubt from the moment the first goal went in.

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.