Duler, April 30 — Sporting Clube de Goa officially concluded their Goa Professional League season as champions on Thursday, following their final fixture against FC Goa at the Duler Stadium. Despite a 1-2 result in the finale, the Flaming Oranje end the campaign at the top of the standings, having secured a historic third consecutive league title.
FC Goa established an early lead, with Vellington Fernandes opening the scoring in the 10th minute from the left flank. The visitors doubled their advantage in the 18th minute through Shawn Fernandes, who converted from close range on the right side.
Sporting responded in the 20th minute via Austin Fernandes. Utilizing clinical ball control on the right, Fernandes maneuvered through a congested defense before identifying a gap and unleashing a precise strike to pull one back for the hosts.
The second half was characterized by sustained possession from Sporting as they pressured for an equalizer. While the Flaming Oranje controlled the tempo and created several opportunities in the final third, the FC Goa backline remained disciplined to protect the narrow lead until the final whistle.
With Sporting Clube de Goa finishing the campaign as league winners for the third consecutive time, the team returns to the pitch this Saturday to host GMSC at the Bambolim Stadium for their I-League 2 campaign.
GFA President Dr. Caitano Fernandes presented the trophy to the GPL champions in the presence of GFA ex-co member & Sporting Clube de Goa CEO Allan Valentino D’Cruz and other GFA executive members.
