MARGAO: Manovikas School Gogol defeated Regina Martyrum HS Assolna 2-1 in the Founders Cup U-17 boys 9-a-side inter school football tournament, organised by Union of Chinchinim Villagers, at Chinchinim church ground.
Both the teams started the match on a cautious note and the play was mostly in the midfield in the run of play Regina Martyrum HS scored through Sheffield Dias in the dying minute of the first half to make it 1-0.
In the second half, Manovikas started on an attacking note and started raiding Regina defence which paid off as Reuben Barretto equalised for Manovikas in the 20th minute. In the dying minute of the natch, substitute Ethan Mascarenhas scored the winner for Manovikas School. Ethan Mascarenhas was named man of the match.
In the second quarter final, Perpetual Convent thumped St Jude HS Betalbatim 5-0. Tawfique Gundar opened the account for Perpetual Convent in the 10th minute with a neat finish. Vernon Cardozo scored the second goal for Perpetual just before half-time.
In the second half, Tawfique Gundar scored twice to complete his hat-trick. In the last minute, Tawfique scored again to make it 5-0. Tawfique Gundar was awarded the player of the match.
Perpetual Convent will now meet Manovikas School in the semi finals which is to be played on Wednesday.
