CD Salgaocar blitz Calangute Association

Goa Khabar : Clube De Salgaocar demonstrated their championship credentials with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Calangute Association at Duler Stadium on Wednesday, orchestrated by Isac Z’s devastating second-half double strike.

The match pivoted on Denil Rebello’s perfectly-timed breakthrough in first-half stoppage time, transforming what had been an intense tactical battle into a showcase of Salgaocar’s attacking prowess. The momentum shift was palpable as the second half unfolded, with Isac Z stealing the spotlight through a clinical three-minute spell that left Calangute reeling.

The victory propels Salgaocar to 21 points from 11 matches, cementing their position in the top four and highlighting their title aspirations. Isac Z’s performance, taking his season’s tally to five goals, underlines his emergence as one of the league’s premier marksmen, now sitting seventh in the golden boot race.

Salgaocar’s defensive resilience, evidenced by a league-leading six clean sheets, has become their hallmark in this campaign. This tactical foundation has kept them within striking distance of league leaders Sporting Clube de Goa, who maintain their impressive run with 31 points from 11 matches.

For Calangute Association, rooted in 10th place with 10 points from 11 games, this result amplifies their season’s struggles and the urgent need for tactical reassessment if they want to play in the top half of the table for the rest of the season.