Dunes SC scored a narrow 2-1 win over Ave Maria A&WC in the GFA U-13 league Division II, All Goa Finals on Sunday at DBO Fatorda
Dalston Rodrigues opened the scoring for Ave Maria A&WC, displaying remarkable precision in the 9th minute. However, the lead was short-lived as Messi Britto swiftly responded for Dunes SC, finding the back of the net in the 32nd minute. Aliston Fernandes of Dunes SC received a cautionary yellow card in the 24th minute .As the teams headed into halftime, the score stood at an evenly poised 1-1.
The second half brought more intense action as both sides sought the decisive goal. It was Uday Narse of Dunes SC who ultimately proved to be the hero, netting a crucial goal in the 56th minute.
Unfortunately, Ave Maria A&WC’s hopes were dealt a blow when Slayden Gonsalves received two yellow cards within a span of five minutes (61st and 66th minute), leaving his team a man down on the pitch.
Despite a valiant effort from Ave Maria A&WC, they were unable to find an equalizer, succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against a resolute Dunes SC side.
In another match Super Goans FC defeated Salcete FC 2-1 at Guirim Ground 1 on Sunday .