Goa Pro League: Five-star Sesa FA move to the top

Panaji: Sesa FA moved to the top of the table and are enjoying the favourites tag after a 5-0 hammering of Guardian Angel SC at Sirsaim on Tuesday.

Sankalp Kankonkar was in fine form, opening the scoring in the third minute with a tap-in from Omkar Shetgaonkar’s precise through ball.

The duo was instrumental again just before halftime, setting up Chaitan Dabholkar to double the lead. Kankonkar added his second shortly after the break, converting from Beckham Singh’s assist.

Joshua D’Silva continued his remarkable season by scoring his 22nd goal, and Clencio Pinto wrapped up the score to ensure Sesa topped the table with 45 points after 23 games.

Guardian Angel, despite their efforts, could not thwart Sesa’s attacking force and remained in tenth place with 26 points.

In another match at the Duler Football Stadium in Mapusa, Calangute Association dashed Cortalim Villagers' title hopes with a resounding 5-1 victory.

Fasel D’Souza initiated the scoring spree in the ninth minute, though Vikram Venkatachalam briefly restored parity for Cortalim Villagers just before the interval.

However, the second half was dominated by Calangute, with Jovito Fernandes quickly reclaiming the lead. Further goals from Richard Cardozo and Dalwin Coelho put the match beyond reach. After Cortalim captain Clive Miranda was dismissed, Veron Pereira capitalised on the advantage, sealing the win for Calangute. Calangute's George was named the player of the match.

Sporting Clube face Churchill Bros on Wednesday in a game that the former must win to stay alive in the title race. Any other result will give Sesa a massive edge.
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