In a riveting encounter at Duler Stadium on Sunday, PVC Parra clinched the Goa Football Association's Division II League Bardez Zone championship with a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over FC Tuem. The triumph, secured in the dying moments of the match, sparked jubilant celebrations among the sizeable PVC Parra faithful.
The high-stakes contest remained goalless for much of the duration, with both sides demonstrating unwavering determination. FC Tuem broke the deadlock in the 79th minute through Akram Yadwad, threatening to derail PVC Parra's title aspirations. However, the champions-elect mounted an impressive response, with Shadab Sheikh equalizing just two minutes later.
The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time when striker Atish Mirajkar found the net in the 92nd minute, sealing both the victory and the championship for PVC Parra. The win elevated them to 20 points, securing their position at the summit of the Bardez Zone standings.
The result carries significant implications for both ends of the table. While PVC Parra and second-placed Vagator PYSC (19 points) advance to the play-offs, FC Tuem's defeat confirms their relegation to Division III, alongside Benny XI, as both teams failed to accumulate sufficient points to maintain their Division II status.