St. Jose de Areal emerged victorious over Mandopa SC with a 2-1 win in the GFA First Division League 2022-23 Salcate Zone. The match was played at the Nagao Panchayat Ground in Salcete, Goa, and started at 4:00 PM.
From the kickoff, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched, with each trying to gain an early advantage. The Mandopa SC attack was relentless, with Ajay Rajam leading the charge, but the St. Jose de Areal defense proved to be a tough nut to crack. However, it was St. Jose who struck first, as Silva found the back of the net in the 68th minute with a well-placed shot.
Mandopa SC refused to give up, and their persistence paid off as Ajay Rajam scored an equalizer in the 71st minute, much to the delight of the home crowd. The momentum seemed to have shifted in Mandopa’s favor, but St. Jose had other plans. In the 84th minute, Shane Alphonse managed to break through the Mandopa defense and score a goal, putting St. Jose in the lead once again.
Mandopa SC tried to find the equalizer, but St. Jose’s defense held strong, ensuring that they walked away with the victory
