Clive Miranda scored the lone goal of the game as Cortalim Villagers recorded a solitary goal win over Churchill Brothers FC Goa, at Nagoa Panchayat ground, on Monday.

The teams battled out on equal front from the word go. There were chances created but neither sides were able to score. The teams maintained good shape in the 45 minutes and had to walkaway goalless at the break.

The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Clive Miranda capitalised on an opportunity culminating from a beautiful set piece from Denil Rebello, his curling cross met masterfully by Clive, headed in to find the back of the net in the 66th minute. This solitary goal proved to be the game-changer, securing the win for Cortalim Villagers SSWA and eliciting cheers from the home crowd.

Both teams displayed commendable efforts, but rough play did feature in the game as Francis D of Cortalim received a yellow card in the 20th minute, while Vedant Naik and Trijoy for Churchill faced similar disciplinary actions with yellow cards in the 40th and 58th minutes, respectively.

As tensions rose towards the end of the match, Cortalim’s Cyril Dias and Dishu Singh also found their names in the referee's book with yellow cards in the 86th and 90+1 minutes, respectively

Cortalim’s Clive Miranda was named the player of the match.

Meanwhile at Ella ground, Dempo SC scored a comfortable 2-0 win over Geno FC. Beckham Dias and Shreyash Naik scored a goal each for the winners. The winners led 1-0 at the break. Dempo Sc’s Sairon Albuquerque was named the player of the game.

Meanwhile in GFA U-13 League, Ave Maria AWC defeated St. Francis Xavier SC Xeldem 6-3.