The GFA Goa Professional League provided contrasting encounters on Saturday, with Pax of Nagoa edging Geno FC 1-0 in a tense battle and FC Goa orchestrating a 6-3 goalfest against Calangute Association.

At the Nagoa ground, both teams had their chances in the first half but failed to convert. However, the deadlock broke in the second half after Kuldeep Kumar brought down Shubert Pereira inside the penalty area.

Pereira made no mistake from the spot, sending Jeet Gupta the wrong way for Nagoa's lone goal. Pax pressed for a second but were denied by Jeet Gupta's fine saves.

Meanwhile, the Sirsaim ground witnessed a goal-scoring extravaganza as FC Goa outgunned Calangute Association 6-3. Malsawmtluanga stole the show with a phenomenal hat-trick, his left foot weaving magic on the pitch.

His first goal, a fierce volley, left Calangute keeper Sanij Bugde stunned. Dalwin Coelho equalized for Calangute, before Malsawmtluanga restored Goa's lead with another left-footed strike.

The second half saw Calangute fight back, with Dangmei Gaipuilan scoring their third.

However, Goa remained dominant, adding further goals through Abawiha (twice) and Bryson Pereira. Ashwek Jadhav put the icing on the cake with Goa's sixth goal, sealing a resounding victory.

In the Second Divisioon League, Nauxim SC romped to a 3-1 victory over Ronit SC