PANAJI: Sporting Clube de Goa scored a thrilling 4-2 win over Sirvodem Sports Club in the GFA State Futsal League championship, held at Chowgule Futsal Arena on Friday.
The Flaming Oranje twice came from behind before finally netting twice to record their second win in the competition and earn qualification to the knockouts. Rohan Rodrigues had given Sirvodem the early lead but Brandon Gomes made his presence count in the squad scoring the equaliser before returning to the bench injured. The teams were tied 1-1 at the break.
Crossing over, Chadel Fernandes then made it 2-1 with a sublime finish to put Sirvodem ahead in the game. However, SPortiung Clube de Goa levelled terms through Clive. Sporting were survived once again thanks to brilliant goalkeeping from Ozen Silva.
In the later stages, Sporting Clube de Goa scored a brilliant team goal where Marcus Mascarenhas set up Llyod to put them ahead in the game for the first time.
Llyod Cardozo then put the game to bed with a fine shot giving no chance for the rival keeper, 4-2.
In the earlier match of the day, FC YFA came with renewed ideas making light work of Youth Club of Manora with a 7-4 win. Arnold Fernandes scored a treble while Pushkar Prabhu netted a brace. Asten Fernandes and Filbert Pereira were the other goal getters for YFA. YFA were a transformed team and played exhibiting football which pleased to the eye of the spectators. Hilton Fernandes and Filbert were excellent for the side. YC Manora scored through a Nicholas Fernandes own goal while Godrey Fernandes and Hilton Fernandes own goal made it to their tally.