INDIAN FOOTBALL

Nuvem SC secured a 1-0 win against Curtorim Gymkhana

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Nuvem SC secured a 1-0 win against Curtorim Gymkhana in the GFA First Division League 2022-23 Salacte zone. The match, which was held at Navelim Ground in Salcete, Goa, saw both teams battling hard for a win, but it was Nuvem SC who ultimately emerged victorious.

Despite the early chances created by Curtorim Gymkhana, Nuvem SC maintained their composure and kept the pressure on their opponents. The first half of the match saw both teams evenly matched, with neither side managing to score a goal.

In the second half, Curtorim Gymkhana came close to breaking the deadlock on several occasions, but their efforts were thwarted by some excellent goalkeeping by the Nuvem SC goalkeeper. With the match looking set to end in a draw, the tension was palpable in the closing stages of the game.

In the 90+4 th minute, Nuvem SC launched a counter and managed to get match-winner through Shubert Colaco who sent the Nuvem SC fans into raptures.

Curtorim Gymkhana tried their best to find an equalizer in the remaining minutes, but Nuvem SC’s defense held firm, and the match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.

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Churchill Brothers FC defeated Salgaocar FC

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Churchill Brothers FC defeated Salgaocar FC 2-1 in the CAM Goa Professional League Super League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Wednesday.

Salgaocar FC’s Mark Carvalho had the first attempt at goal where he tried his luck from outside the box only to see it hit the side netting.

Minutes later Mark Carvalho was set through on goal by Ribhav wherein he had to cover some distance and attempted a shot at goal, this time the effort was on target but Churchill keeper Nora Fernandes came with a fine save.

Salgaocar had a series of corners but they failed to make any use of it.

At the other end, Churchill Brothers broke the deadlock in the 18th minute through a well team goal. Hayden Fernandes initiated the move where he played it to Chaitan, who flashed in a cross from the left to Jobern Cardozo. The lad played it across the face of the goal to Malsawmdawngkima, who tapped in, beating the keeper, 1-0.

Salgaocar FC came with an instant reply equalising in the next minute and this time Mark Carvalho made no mistake slamming the ball past Nora, 1-1.

Churchill keeper Nora Fernandes came with a brilliant save to deny Beckham Dias from inside the box after the midfielder was set through by Mark.

Churchill Bros defence stood tall in the first half to deny Mark and Samuel from creating any danger. 

The teams were tied 1-1 at the break.

In the second half, Nora continued to guard the goal, saving a couple of efforts. Salgaocar nearly took the lead but they were denied by the post.

At the other end, second half substitute Aaron Barrett scored the match winner in the 83rd minute when he was fed in by a low cross from the right flank. 

Later Malsawmdawngkima came agonisingly close in scoring his second goal but his header narrowly missed the side post.

Thrilling win for sporting

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Sporting Clube de Goa scored a thrilling 3-2 win over Salgaocar FC in the CAM Goa Pro League (Super League) at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Wednesday.

Salgaocar had a first shot on rival goal but Mark Carvalho’s shot was easily collected by Sporting keeper.
At the other end, Sporting Clube de Goa broke the deadlock from a well executed corner kick after they played a shot corner which was put inside the danger area by Lloyd Cardozo and Clive Miranda pounced to score a looping header which gave no chance for the rival keeper. The Flaming Oranje led 1-0 at the break.

In the second half, Salgaocar came back strongly and Fhezer Gomes equalised in the 50th minute. Mark Carvalho made the initial spade work before setting Fhezer, who scoring within four minutes of coming on as a second half substitute.

Flaming Oranje regained their lead within minute when a quick move when Lloyd Cardozo set up Rohan Rodrigues on the right flank. The midfielder kept his composure and fired a low grounder to make it 2-1.

But Salgaocar equalised within two minutes from a setpiece. This time it was Mark Carvalho who scored giving no chance for Sporting keeper Bhaskar Jalmi.

Sporting nearly regained their lead in the 85th minute but Marcus Mascarenhas saw his low volley brilliantly saved by Salgaocar keeper Jason Dmelo.
However, after failing to score from series of corners, the Flaming Oranje netted the match winner in the stoppage time when Salgaocar Jason failed to deal with Myron’s header which then fell to an unmarked Joel Colaco, who slammed the ball at the roof of the net to give three points to Sporting.