The Goa Professional League witnessed an engaging contest on Sunday at Duler Stadium, where Sporting Clube de Goa secured a 3-1 win over Vasco Sports Club. The performance reflected Sporting’s tactical discipline, structured build-up play, and effective finishing, allowing them to collect full points and continue a positive league run.
Early Lead and High-Intensity Start
Sporting opened the scoring in the 5th minute. A long ball delivered by Myron Fernandes created a scrappy contest near the edge of the penalty area, with striker Doyal Alves clashing with the Vasco goalkeeper. The loose ball landed at the feet of young centre-back Anil Zore, who showed composure inside the box and placed the ball past two defenders to put his team ahead.
The opening goal set the tempo for Sporting, who continued to press in midfield and maintain possession.
Vasco’s Response and First-Half Battle
Vasco SC managed to find an equaliser in the 30th minute. Captain Reuben Hetkhotinchon converted a free-kick from just outside the box, with the ball taking a deflection off the defensive wall before dipping into goal. The equaliser gave Vasco renewed momentum, as both teams created chances but were unable to add to the score before halftime.
Sporting Regain Control in the Second Half
The second half saw Sporting regain control. Their midfield maintained sustained pressure, forcing Vasco deeper into defence. The breakthrough came in the 78th minute when Letzamang Haokip delivered a corner from the left and Joel Colaco rose above the defence to head in Sporting’s second goal.
Final Goal Seals the Match
In the 90th minute, Sporting struck again to seal the contest. A pass from Rohan Rodrigues found Naocha Singh inside the right side of the box, and Singh finished calmly, giving Sporting a comfortable two-goal cushion. Vasco players showed visible frustration, with multiple bookings issued for dissent and an altercation during stoppage time.
The result keeps Sporting Clube de Goa firmly in contention in the ongoing season and adds momentum ahead of their next fixture against Churchill Brothers SC in Raia on November 14. The team’s attacking link-up, set-piece execution, and defensive organisation played a decisive role in collecting maximum points.
Another Result: Pax of Nagoa Triumph
At the Nagoa Ground, Pax of Nagoa defeated Guardian Angel SC 3-0 despite being reduced to 10 men in the opening minutes. After a red card to Jesloy Moniz in the 5th minute, Pax regrouped and scored through Ajay Raj, Beneston Barretto and Shayne Afonso to claim a convincing win and clean sheet.
Sunday’s fixtures showcased competitive football, tactical discipline, and strong individual performances across the Goa Pro League. Sporting Clube de Goa’s win over Vasco SC remains the highlight, reinforcing their campaign ambitions.
