MARGAO
Violem Bhat prevailed over Gaunchem Bhat in the penalty shootout to emerge champions of Pogo Cup inter-ward football tournament organised by Pogo Boys at Merces Ground.
In a thrilling final, the teams played aggressive football and Gaunchem Bhat rocked the rival citadel when Venancio Gonsalves’ snap-shot beat the rival goalkeeper. Buoyed by the lead, Gaunchem Bhat pressed forward more and Paulo Joao doubled the lead.
The second session saw Violem Bhat make a comeback as Vinay reduced the margin. With the match in favour of Gaunchem Bhat, Vinay struck the equaliser to force a penalty shootout, which his team won to claim a prize of Rs 10,000. Gaunchem Bhat were awarded a prize of Rs 7000.
Vinay of Violem Bhat was adjudged as the Man of the final. Santa Cruz MLA Tony Fernandes, St Andre MLA Francisco Silveira, Fr Britto, Saish Shripad Naik presented the prizes.
