Vasco SC score three to secure three points; FC Goa held

Flash Dec. 1, 2023, 9:27 p.m.
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 Vasco SC emerged victorious over Young Boys of Tonca with a commanding 3-1 triumph in their Goa Professional League clash at Duler Stadium on Friday.

Vasco SC moved to six points from six games while YBT remained at the bottom with just one point from four matches.

Lalnunzama opened the scoring for Vasco in the 17th minute, executing a remarkable lobbed shot after receiving a precise long ball.

Continuing their dominance, Ningthoujam Olen added to the lead in the 28th minute, skillfully navigating through Tonca's defense for a clinical finish. Olen secured his brace in the 39th minute, capitalizing on a well-threaded pass to beat the Tonca custodian.

While Vasco had a goal disallowed due to offside, their attacking prowess persisted in the second half. Young Boys of Tonca displayed resilience, testing Vasco's keeper Nabakumar Ghosh, notably with a near miss from Abhishek Madar.

Despite Vasco's continued offensive efforts, Young Boys of Tonca found a breakthrough in the 84th minute when Aboy Singh scored from a free kick. Vasco SC, however, maintained control, securing a comfortable win. Vasco SC's Ningthoujam Olen Singh was named the player of the match.

Meanwhile, at Nagoa ground, FC Goa and Cortalim Villagers played out a goalless draw. FC Goa collected 11 points from six matches while Cortalim Villagers SWSC managed to collect five points from six matches.

In GFA U-15 Div I, Churchill Brothers FC trounced Geno FC 10-1. South Goa United scored a 4-0 win over FC YFA. Salgaocar FC beat Calangute Association 6-0. Sesa FA humbled Vasco SC 14-0.

In U-13 Div II, YSC Colvale ran riot over Laxmi Prasad SC with a 9-0 win. Dunes SC downed Adarsh YS 13-1. Valpoi FC defeated Bidesh XI SC 16-1. Goa  United trounced Augustias SC 4-0.

In GFA Second Div League, Parish Youth Nuvem and UB Ambaulim played out a 1-1 draw. In Bardez zone, Pilerne SC defeated YSC Colvale 3-0.

In GFA Third Div League, Rising Star got the better of Vasco City Sports Club 5-0.