FC Goa clinch 2-0 win over Calangute Association

The Gaurs’ breakthrough came from a well-worked corner. Jovial Dias played it short to Bryson Pereira, who drove into the box before cutting a low ball to the near post. Shawn’s first-time strike was parried by the Calangute keeper, but he was quick to react and tucked in the rebound to open the scoring.

FC Goa doubled their advantage later in the match when Ismail Shaikh powered down the right flank and delivered a precise cross for Jovial Dias. The midfielder controlled it expertly before unleashing a fierce shot past the keeper to seal the win.

Calangute Association had early opportunities to level. Rabi Pun fouled Wesley D’sa on the edge of the box, allowing Bryson Pereira a free-kick that rattled the woodwork. The rebound fell to Malsawmtluanga, whose low cross found Asher Rodrigues, but he could only stretch and miss by inches. The visitors also threatened on the break, with Sidharth Kundaikar and Arun Naik creating chances, but FC Goa’s defense held firm.

In the second half, Calangute pushed forward, introducing Chandrakant Shirodkar, who tested the keeper from distance, but the Gaurs absorbed the pressure and struck on the counter. Shaikh Ismail’s cross found Jovial Dias once again, who finished clinically to wrap up a convincing win for FC Goa.