Thapa shines for Espanyol FC

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.

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.

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.

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

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)