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[caption id="attachment_21092" align="alignnone" width="580"] FC Bardez lose to Salgaocar 0-2 in their GPL opener. THIF[/caption] Internet Desk: Salgaocar FC outclassed FC Bardez Goa as they beat them 0-2 in the Goa Professional League match played at Duler Stadium earlier today. FC Bardez stared without their key players centre-back Mathew Gonsalves and skipper Peter Carvalho. Salgoacar went into the break with a one goal advantage. Balwinder Singh and Liston Colaco scored in each half to confirm their victory. Both teams shared equal possession of the ball. Richard Costa got a yellow card in the 24th minute for tackling Brian giving away a free-kick just 20 yards away from goal , Brian took the shot that went over the crossbar. The Slagoacar skipper almost put the ball in his own net on 28 minutes as Alesh crossed the ball in the Salgaocar box in turn Myron failed to connect. Just two minutes later Gilbert was in action again this time at the opposite end as a cornerkick was played short to him and he crossed it in the box. None of the FC Bardez defenders could clear the ball instead Balwinder Singh headed it home to make it 0-1 to the Greens. Four minutes later Alesh Sawant got the ball inside the box, but his shot was saved by the Salgaocar keeper. FC Bardez got a corner in the 71st minute, Alesh Sawant took it and crossed it in but Rowilson's header was straight at the keeper. Two minutes later Salgaocar Doubled their score as Liston Colaco netted from a pass by Rosario Mendes. Salgaocar Coach Norbet Gonsalves was happy with the result and said, “My boys played well. All we wanted is three points weather you play good game or not but the boys played well and they are going to improve."