PORVORIM, Dec. 6 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]

The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) recorded a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Goa Press in the Friendship Cup cricket match played at the GCA ground, here, on Thursday. Opting to bat first, Goa Press posted a competitive 128 for 5. Shailesh Zantye top-scored with 46, putting on a 59-run stand for the fourth wicket with Yatin Bakhale (27). Sachin Surlikar contributed 17. GCA's Vijay Kudtarkar and Raghuveer Kunkolikar claimed two wickets apiece. In reply, the GCA openers Govind Lotlikar (63) and Anup (20) laid a solid foundation to put their side firmly on course for victory. Prashant Fatarpekar added 16, while the Goa Press' Anirudha Raul picked up the lone wicket. Govind Lotlikar was...