MARGAO: St Anthony SC, Marna prevailed over Guardian Angel SC with a thrilling 3-2 win in the tie-breaker of the 26th Holy Cross inter-village football tournament, at Vodlemoll Kakoda. The match unfolded as a spectacle of skill and strategy, with both sides showcasing relentless attacking prowess. Despite numerous opportunities, the first half concluded in a deadlock.
The intensity only escalated in the second half, with St Anthony SC, Marna and Guardian Angel SC relentlessly pressing forward, testing the mettle of their respective goalkeepers. The climax arrived in the dying moments when Guardian Angel SC was granted a penalty kick, offering a potential game-changer. However, the heroics of Marna's goalkeeper denied them the opportunity ensuring a goalless full-time result.
In the tiebreaker, St Anthony SC, Marna displayed nerves of steel, with Pushparaj, Lavnay, and Sahil converting their chances with precision. Guardian Angel SC responded valiantly with Royan and Gerito finding the back of the net yet falling short of the mark.
