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PANJIM: Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao, triumphed over Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, vie a tie-breaker 3-2 after the match concluded with a goalless draw to march into the next round of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Football Championship played at Goa University ground, on Friday.
During the tie-breaker, Prida Fernandes, Jwelly Dias and Tamanna Prajith successfully converted their attempts for Kare College of Law, while Ajury Silva and Raynel Dias scored for Don Bosco College of Engineering.
In the second match, Shree Mallikarjun and Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts and Commerce, Canacona, triumphed over Narayan Zantye College of Commerce, Bicholim, vie tie-breaker 3-2 after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The first half saw both teams unable to score, resulting in a 0-0 score as they exerted considerable effort to find the net. In the second half, Narayan Zantye took the lead in the 33rd minute with a goal from
Dikshita Satardekar. However, Shree Mallikarjun College quickly equalised in the 44th minute through a goal by Latika Gaude.
During the tie-breaker, for Shree Mallikarjun College, goals were scored by Latika Gaude, Deepansha Pagi and Paloma D’Silva, while Narayan Zantye College managed to score two goals through Vineesha Dhargalkar and Dikshita Dasar.
In the third match, Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, secured a decisive victory over Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer and Management, Porvorim, 4-0, having scored two goals in each half. During the first half, Swellen Fernandes showcased her skills by netting two goals in the 4th and 7th minute.
In the second half, she further contributed to the scoreline with an additional goal in the 42nd minute, while Aniela Barretto concluded the match with a goal in the 47th minute.
At Rosary College ground, in the opening match of the day, Fr Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar, triumphed over MES Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar, with a final score of 2-0.
During the first half, both teams endeavoured to secure the initial goal. However, their efforts were thwarted by the strong defensive plays from both sides, resulting in a stalemate.
The breakthrough came in the second half when Francy Carvalho netted the first goal for Fr Agnel College in the 41st minute, setting the stage for their eventual victory.
As the match continued, Fr Agnel College further cemented their lead with an additional goal scored by Shalomi Parab in the 53rd minute. The second match of the day saw V M Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar
triumph over PES’s Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi, 3-0. Despite the efforts of PES Pharmacy College’s defence, V M Salgaocar was able to secure a single goal in the first half, scored by Sakshi Naik in the 3rd minute.
In the second half, V M Salgaocar added two more goals to solidify their victory, with contributions from Mackline Ribeira in the 39th minute and Anabel Noronha in the 52nd minute.
In the third match, Don Bosco College, Panjim, achieved a straightforward victory over the Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem, 3-0. During the first half, Don Bosco College established their lead by netting two goals, with
Karen Estrocio scoring in the 16th minute and Blessica Rodrigues adding another in the 25th minute. In the second half, Don Bosco College further secured their triumph as Karen Estrocio found the back of the net once more in the 37th minute.