MARGAO
In a pulsating final, both the teams displayed one touch football and kept the crowds entertained. Vasco Veterans sounded the warning early when Vincent Colaco breached the rival defence and came close to foisting the lead but he was thwarted by a rival defender with neat tackles. Candolim Veterans' breakthrough came in the 15th minute when striker Ency D'Souza unleashed a snap shot that crashed into the net. Stung by that setback, Vasco Veterans intensified their attacks but rival defenders stood
tall in protecting the slender lead.
Vasco Veterans neutralised the lead in the 47th minute when Uday Naik's blistering shot crashed into the net. The equaliser rejuvenated Vasco Veterans' spirit but the Candolim Veterans defence was stubborn at the back and frustrated the rival attackers. Cnadolim Veterans had the last laugh in the penalty shootout. Candolim Veterans were richer by Rs 30,000 while Vasco Veterans had to settle for Rs 20,000. The individual prizes were awarded: Man of the match: Vincent Colaco (Vasco Veterans), Best defender: Hillary Soares (Candolim Veterans), First scorer: Ency D'Souza (Candolim Veterans), Best player of the tournament: Remy Barretto (Majorda).
Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardessai was the chief guest and gave away the prizes.
Vasco Veterans neutralised the lead in the 47th minute when Uday Naik's blistering shot crashed into the net. The equaliser rejuvenated Vasco Veterans' spirit but the Candolim Veterans defence was stubborn at the back and frustrated the rival attackers. Cnadolim Veterans had the last laugh in the penalty shootout. Candolim Veterans were richer by Rs 30,000 while Vasco Veterans had to settle for Rs 20,000. The individual prizes were awarded: Man of the match: Vincent Colaco (Vasco Veterans), Best defender: Hillary Soares (Candolim Veterans), First scorer: Ency D'Souza (Candolim Veterans), Best player of the tournament: Remy Barretto (Majorda).
Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardessai was the chief guest and gave away the prizes.
