Espanyol FC and Kings 5, players in action on Day-2 of the Futsal Championship organized by the Futsal Association of Goa at the Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim. |
Thapa shines for Espanyol FC
Panaji: Yogendra Thapa scored four goals to help Espanyol FC
thrash Kings 5, 7-4 on Day Two of the Futsal Championship organized by the
Futsal Association of Goa at the Don Bosco Oratory, on Tuesday.
Espanyol FC began the play on an impressive note as they
dictated pace from the middle and soon broke the deadlock as talented Yogendra
scored with a powerful shot. Finding themselves down by a goal, Kings 5 got
into action two minutes later with quick passing and break attacks as Angelo
almost equalized but only to be denied by Soma, the keeper of Espanyol FC. In
the 5th minute Yogendra sent home the ball yet again to secure his brace.
A minute later just when team Kings 5 were piling pressure
in hunt of getting back into the game, Kreston made it 3-0 for Espanyol with a
splendid curling shot from distance that gave no chance to rival keeper Chitra.
Just before the break, Espanyol inflated the lead of a counter-attack with Neon
bursting the net from a close range, 4-0.
Crossing over, Kings 5 started with possession play and
dominating in the midfield. Few minutes later, Yogesh opened the score for
Kings 5. In the 23rd minute, Yogendra completed his hat-trick to make it 5-1.
However, in the very next minute, Kings 5 managed to pull back one more goal
through Fredson.
In the 25th minute, Fredson scored yet another goal to make
the score tally 5-3. In the next minute Yogesh sent home the ball to make it,
5-4. Kings 5 found it hard to get into the rhythm against their counterparts.
In the 27th minute Kreston made it 6-4 in favour of Espanyol FC. The very next
minute saw another goal from Yogendra, 7-4. The last few minutes saw Kings 5
throw everything they have into the match but couldn't break down the defensive
approach of Espanyol FC who hung on to their slim lead and ticked the clock
down. The Player -of-the-Match was Espanyol FC’s Yogendra Thapa.
Match 2
Street Footballers humbled Ritu boys, 12-2 in the second
match.
Ritu Boys started all guns blazing as Melvin Lobo scored a
quick brace in the 3rd and 6th minutes. Pedro Gonsalves than joined the party
with a brace. John Fernandes and Joel Fernandes added a goal each to make it
6-0.
Ritu Boys were out of steam but started the second half
positively. However, Street Footballers piled on misery with goals from Charles
(2), Pedro, Melvin, John and Ashwyn D’Souza.
Street Boys reduced the margin through Myron Peixoto and
Amster Dsouza. The Player -of-the-Match went to Pedro Gonsalves.
Match 3
M7 humbled Parra Boys, 5-0 in the third match.
Andrew D’Mello opened the floodgates in the sixth minute and
Sanford Gonsalves doubled the advantage in the 11th minute. Soon, Andrew scored
his second and Sanford followed. Elson Rodrigues also got his name on the score
sheet. The man-of-the-match went to Andrew D’Mello.
Match 4
In the fourth match, Vailankanni Boys Merces defeated Pogo
Boys, 5-1.
Suraj Hadkonkar secured his second hat-trick of the
tournament while Issac Negredo and Olwin Cardozo were the other scorers.
Gautam Dias was the lone scorer for Pogo Boys. Issac Negredo
was adjudged Player -of-the-Match.
Varca Warriors upset Vailankanni Boys Margao
MARGAO: Varca Warriors upset Vailankanni Boys Margao 5-3 on Day-2 of the Futsal
Championship 2016 organized by Futsal Association of Goa at Fr Agnels Ashram,
Verna on Tuesday.
Vailankanni Boys
made a brilliant start after their moral boost win with Player of The Match
Malcon Gonsalves shining on Day 2. But Varca Warriors had come well prepared.
Jhonus and Brendon combined well to threaten the rivals in the penalty area and
had a few shots at the goal but Vailankanni
Boys defended well.
Varca Warriors finally opened account with Jhonus D'costa
beating keeper Lokesh with a rasping shot from close range to take the crucial
lead.
Vailankanni Boys clawed back with their star player Malcon
dribbling through the defence and slamming in the ball to restore parity. The
Vailankanni Boys grew in confidence as
the match progressed and drilled another goal off the boots of Haziliti
Fernandes. The Varca Warriors keeper was put to test on a couple of occasions. Kishan
Borkar managed to tap in the ball from close range to put his name on the score
sheet of Vailankanni Boys. At half time Vailankanni Boys led 3-1.
In the second half it was a bit tactical with both teams
moving the ball around in search of an opening. Jhonus D'costa found a way back
in the game when Jhonus D'costa scored into an empty net as Vailankanni Boys
goalkeeper Lokesh was completely beaten.
Vailankanni Boys missed early opportunities in the second
half but the biggest opportunity fell to Varca Warriors, with Jhonus D'costa on the ball. The Varca
Warriors were on fire and Jhonus completed his hat-trick to tie the score. In a
quick counter attack, Brendon Fernandes beat the Vailankanni defenders and
slammed the ball into the nets to make it 4-3. Varca Boys looked unstoppable
with Brendon Fernandes increasing the lead to make a comfortable 5-3 win at full time. Game finished at 5-3 and Jhonus D'costa was named Player of the
Match.
La Masia V Holy
Spirit Boys
La Masia and company
started where they left yesterday attacking at every opportunity they got. Holy
Spirit Boys hit the post twice but were unable to convert. La Masia wreaked havoc on Holy Spirit Boys and scored
a early goals in the first half. Holy Spirit Boys had absolutely no reply as
they were swept away completely by La Masia.
Joshua Vaz finished it off with a clean tap into the net to
end the game at 10-2 in favour of for La Masia
Joshua Vaz was named Player of the Match.
Lazy Boys v 5
Souls
The Lazy Boys and 5 Souls match ended in a 5-5 draw. The
match was fought hard with both teams having equal opportunities . Nicholas
Fernandes, Cancio Pinto and Michael Silva were on target for Lazy Boys. Allan
Fernandes, Stanley Fernandes and Daniel Fernandes added their names to the 5
Souls score sheet.
Player of the Match award was awarded to Cancio Pinto of
Lazy Boys who drilled in 3 goals to put the pressure on 5 Souls.
Black Mambas vs Asssasins
match was abandoned due to unexpected showers. The match will be played on Nov
16.
MATCH RESULTS
NORTH GOA
King’s 5 4 Espanyol FC
7
Ritu Boys 12 Street
Footballers 2
M7 5 Parra Boys 0
Vailankanni Boys Merces 5 Pogo
Boys 1
SOUTH GOA
Vailankanni Boys
3 Varca Warriors 5
La Masia 10 Holy Spirit Boys 2
Lazy Boys 5 5
Souls 5
Black Mambas v Silent Asssasins (Match abandoned due to rains)
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