MICKY BRACE FIRES GUARDIAN ANGEL SC INTO SEMIS

FC Bardez vs Guardian Angel SC players battle in their Group B Match, on Day-10 of the Goa Sevens Premier League match played at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Tuesday.

Micky Fernandes bagged the Man of the Match award.

 FATORDA:  Micky Fernandes’ second half brace helps Guardian Angel Sports Club score a 4-2 win against FC Bardez and enter the semi-finals of the Goa Sevens Premier League match on Day -10, at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Tuesday.

The Curchorem side became the first team to qualify for the knock-outs after collecting seven points from three matches.

Bonny Niasso and sub Sanwil D’Costa were the other goal scorers for the winners while Peter Carvalho netted a brace for Bardez.

Guardian Angel Coach Riston Rodrigues made one change in his side introducing Josley Dias in place of Nicholas Fernandes while FC Badez Coach Climax Lawrence made no changes in the line up from his previous game.

Riding on the vociferous fans, Guardian Angel SC took control of the game from the first whistle. The Curchorem side tested the North Goa team on several occasions in the first quarter before taking the much deserved lead.

First, Ashely Araujo saw his right footer saved by FC Bardez keeper Jeet Gupta while minutes later Bonny Niasso’s goal bound shot took the deflection of the rival defender and went out for a corner.

Guardian Angel finally broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, when Josley Dias and Bonny Dias broke the Bardez defence with quick passes before the latter fired a low shot in the far corner, 1-0.

Guardian Angel SC showed no sign of content as they pressed in search for their second and almost scored in the 16th minute, only to see Ashley’s shot hit the woodwork.

At the other end, FC Bardez equalised in the next minute when Guardian Angel keeper failed to collect ShubhamDessai’s shot which rolled into Peter Carvalho’s path and the skipper finished with a simple shot to draw level.

Guardian Angel SC found themselves on the back foot in the final minutes of the first half. However, Guardian Angel keeper Pratheesh VV made a stunning save on a one-on situation to deny FC Bardez’sShubham.

Guardian Angel began the second half on an attacking note with Benze Clemente’s shot missing the post by inches.

The Curchorem side were awarded a penalty in the 47th minute when FC Bardez’ sAlesh late challenge on Don Bosco in the box forced referee point towards the spot. Micky stepped up to take the kick and made no mistake to put Guardian Angel ahead.

FC Bardez drew level in the 51st minute when Peter Carvalho capitalised on Guardian Angel defensive mix to complete his brace.

However, FC Bardez were stunned in the very next minute when Micky scored a stunning goal from the centre kick to put his team back into the lead.

Second half substitute Sanwil scored the team’s fourth goal in the 58th minute with a beautiful volley which crashed into FC Bardez nets off Benzu’s assist, 4-2.

Guardian Angel SC’s Micky bagged the Man-of-the-Match award.

Riston Rodgrigues, coach of Guardian Angel SC was extremely pleased with his teams’ performance. “I thought we could have converted some more goals; but the boys played well to come back with a bang. In the second half, I told the boys to remain calm and focused, it worked wonders as our supporters too were rallying behind us throughout the match,”said Riston.

“We are the first semi-finalist of the Goa Sevens Premier League and I am looking forward to winning our upcoming matches,” said Riston.

Climax Lawrence, coach of FC Bardez was upset after putting up a strong fight against Guardian Angel SC in the second half.” I felt we played well this time. The boys failed to defend and missed out on easy goals but surely they played their hearts out,” said Climax.

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SPORTING CLUBE WIN THRILLER AGAINST FC BARDEZ

FC Bardez and Sporting Clube De Goa players battle in their Group B Match, on Day-6 of the Goa Sevens Premier League matchplayed at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Friday. (Pic Roxanne D'silva)

FATORDA: Sporting Clube de Goa scored a thrilling 4-2 win against FC Bardez in the Goa Sevens Premier League match, played at Sports Authority of Goa ground, Fatorda, on Friday.

A second half goal fest enthralled hundreds of spectators gathered for the Group B match as Sporting Clube registered their first win in the regulation time taking them to five points from two matches while FC Bardez are just with a point from equal fixtures.

A Peter Carvalho own-goal and Mauvin Borges late strike took the match beyond Bardez’s reach after AleshSawant and ShubhumDessai had levelled terms for the losers.

Coming from a narrow win against Guardian Angel SC, showing faith and belief in his team, Sporting Clube de Goa Coach Mateus Costa made no changes in the playing seven while FC Bardez coach Climax Lawrence made just one change from the side which lost narrowly against Salgaocar FC in the shootout with LenstanAfonso replacing Franky Oliveira.

Despite starting the match on equal footings, it was Sporting Clube who broke the deadlock in the 11th minute through George D’Souza against the run of play.

FC Bardez team played as a unit with AleshSawant and Peter Carvalho teaming up well orchestrating cheeky moves in the midfield.

However, in the 15th minute, the former Chuchill Bros lad AleshSawant’s goal bound shot was pushed to safety by the Flaming Oranje keeper Vivik Gopal.

The second quarter was more of a midfield battle as Sporting’s Glan Martins played deeper to keep a check on FC Bardez’s attacks.

Bardez should have levelled terms in the 21st minute, but captain Peter Carvalha’s header missed the post by inches.

The final few minutes of the first half saw Sporting draw deeper while Bardez FC missed on various occasions to draw level.

The second half was a different story which witnessed a thrilling encounter as both teams scored five goals between them.

Sporting didn’t take long to double the lead as Cajetan Fernandes scored off a sublime finish in the 33rd minute.

Hardly had the cheers settled, FC Bardez pulled a goal back through Shubham Desai.

The goal breathed life in FC Bardez as the team constantly raided their opponents. AleshSawant almost levelled terms in the 38th minute when he rounded off the rival keeper only to see his shot clear off the line by the defender.

However, Alesh got on to the score sheet in the 42nd minute when Girish made a brilliant run dribbling past two opponents players before setting by Alesh as goal, and the latter showed his composure as he slotted home from close, 2-2.

Just when FC Bardez were gaining momentum, they suffered a blow when Peter Carvalho scored an own goal when he tried to defend a Sporting Clube free-kick.

Coach Mateus introduced Mauvin Borges in place of Joseph and the substitute made an immediate impact as he made the issues safe for his team netting the fourth goal in the 53rd minute.

FC Bardez pushed for late goals but, try as they might, it did not arrive as Vivek Gopal stood tall guarding his goal.

Maymol Rocky, coach of the Indian women’s football team lauded the organizers and Benjamin Silva, President of the GSPL for holding the Goa Sevens Premier League. “I am amazed at the quality and response the GSPL has got. I have requested the organizers to introduce the GSPL women’s league too, this would be very competitive and exciting for football fans,” said Maymol. The affable coach congratulated the winning team and their coach.

Sporting Clube’s George D’Souza bagged the Man-of-the-Match award at the hands of Maymol Rocky, Coach of the Indian Women’s football team, and GSPL officials.

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Sporting Clube de Goa survive Guardian Angel scare

FATORDA: Vivek Gopal heroics in the penalty shootout handed Sporting Clube de Goa 7-5 win over Guardian Angel Sports Club in the Goa Sevens Premier League match, played at Sports Authority Ground, Fatorda, on Wednesday.

It was a tale of two halves at Fatorda as Sporting led 3-0 at break, while the opponents came back strongly in the second half and levelled terms to push the match into the tie-breaker.

Vivek denied Sanwil D’Costa and later blocked Don Bosco Fernandes’ spot kick to give his team 4-2 edge in the shootout.

Sporting Clube earned two points while Guardian Angel SC get one point.

After leading the State team at the recently concluded Santosh Trophy –Coach Mateus Costa was seen guiding the young Flaming Oranje squad.

The Santosh Trophy runner-up started with Glan Martins, Marcus Mascarenhas, Cajitan Fernandes and Joseph Pereira while Guardian Angel SC side lead by Nicholas Rodrigues featured Micky Fernandes, Bonny Niasso and Benzu Clemente.

The Flaming Oranje made their intentions clear from the first minute as they attacked in numbers pressing their opponents deep in their own territory.

The Panjim side didn’t take long to break the deadlock as Cejitan nodded home off a corner kick in the fifth minute.

The teams playing their first short format football showcased exhibiting football to hundreds of spectators gathered on Wednesday.

Guardian Angel SC Micky Fernandes worked tirelessly in the midfield but the lad lacked the support from his teammates.

His aerial through ball to Ashley Araujo was exceptional but the latter fumbled in front of the goal when it mattered most.

Despite Sporting Clube enjoying better possession, the South Goa side came close to scoring in the ninth minute only to see the cross bar  deny Nicholas’ well executed free-kick.

In the 24th minute Sporting Clube de Goa doubled the lead when George D’Souza was quickest to react of a goalkeeper howler when Guardian Angel keeper spilled Cajitan’s goal bound shot.

Avrishto scored the third for the Flaming Oranje just before the break.

The second half, turned out to be very exciting as Guardian Angel scored three goals to take the match into tie-breaker.

Guardian Angel began the second half on attacking note and were awarded a penalty kick when Glan Martins tripped Guardian Angel’s Nicholas in the box. Micky calmly converted the spot kick sending the keeper wrong way.

Sporting Clube found themselves on the back foot as the South Goa team constantly raided their territory.

The pressure finally paid off when Guardian Angel scored their second in the 48th minute through Don Bosco.

With five minutes to go, Guardian Angel SC were awarded another penalty when Glan handled the ball in the rival box. Micky stepped over and scored his second to draw level and send the teams into shootout.

In the tie-breaker, Cajitan Fernandes, Glan, Marcus and Mauvin Borges scored for the winners while Mickey and Perryson Rebello converted for Guardian Angel. Guardian Angel’s Vevek Gopal blocked two spot kicks to give his side 7-5 win.

Mickey Fernandes won the Man-of-the-Match award.

V M Prabhudesai, Executive Director of SAG, was the Guest of Honour, also present was Elvis Gomes, President of GFA and Benjamin Silva, President of Goa Sevens Premier League.

CHURCHILL BROS FC EASE PAST VASCO SC

Ricardo Cardozo is awarded the Man of the Match in the presence of GSPL officials.

FATORDA: Churchill Brothers Football Club registered a fluent 3-0 win over Vasco Sports Club in the Goa Sevens Premier League match, played at Sports Authority Ground, Fatorda, on Thursday.

Clifford Miranda, Nicholas Fernandes and Agnelo Colaco scored a goal each for the winners to give them six points from two games. Vasco SC are yet to open their account.

Churchill Bros coach Joao Rebello made just one change in his side which defeated Dempo SC 3-1, with Aniston Fernandes replacing Semson Fernandes. Vasco coach Eban Misquita replaced Princeton Rebello and Terrence Lobo with Lalbabu Matho and Rovan Pereira from the side’s 1-5 defeat against SCC Cavelossim.

With Ricardo Cardozo in Chuchill Bros goal, Vasco had tough time in cracking the rival goal. The Red Machines custodian denied Rovan Pereira early in the game with a fine save.

The Varca team didn’t take long to turn their domination into lead, as captain Clifford Miranda opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a grounder which went past the diving Vasco keeper Prabhakar Kattimani, 1-0.

Vasco SC gave a strong fight in the second quarter of the match and Sunny Fernandes came the closes to scoring in the 18th minute only to see his shot miss by whiskers.
Minutes later, Churchill Bros doubled the lead against the run of play through Nicholas Fernandes with a low right footer.
Vasco SC’s Sherwin Lobo gave his heart out as he desperately but the lad lacked support from his teammates who were denied by Ricardo on couple of occasions.
The second half started with Churchill Bros brining on Quann Gomes inplace of Aniston Fernandes.
With a damp and a slow start to the second half, Churchill Bros coach Joao withdrew Nicholas –who had a brilliant first half –bringing on JoshuaVaz and the change finally paid off as the Red Machines scored the third of the evening in the 49th minute.
Agnelo Colaco long range shot had no answer from the helpless Vasco SC keeper P Kattimani.
The Port Towners desperately tried to get on to the score sheet in the final 10 minutes of the match however, they just couldn’t get past Ricardo Cardozo –who was awarded Man-of-the-Match for his stand out performance in two games in a row for Churchill Bros.
Churchill Bros had a chance to further inflate their lead in the 58th minute, but Kattimani’s pulled of a diving save to keep Quan off the score sheet.
In the dying minutes of the match, Vasco SC’s Rovan missed a sitter after Ricardo spilled the ball into the opponent’s way.
Ricardo Cardozo bagged the Man of the Match Award.