GFA U-20 Football: Bidesh XI Holds Calangute Association to Goalless Draw

GFA U-20 Football: Bidesh XI Holds Calangute Association to Goalless Draw

calangute: In a tightly contested match, Bidesh XI and Calangute Association SC played out a goalless draw in the Goa Football Association U-20 League at Poriat ground, Calangute. The midfield battle dominated the first half, with both goalkeepers enjoying a relatively quiet afternoon.

The pace picked up in the second half, with Bidesh XI’s left winger Garrison Fernandes firing a powerful left-footer that was expertly parried by Calangute Association’s custodian Karish Dhargalkar in the 55th minute. Calangute Association responded with two close-range efforts, but Bidesh XI’s Kenan Fernandes stood firm, and Mervin D’Souza’s strike hit the post.