MARGAO
Churchill Brothers FC-GFDC emerged champions in GFA under-16 football league, edging past Sirlim SC 1-0 at Ambelim grounds on Saturday. The all-important match winner was netted by Wellington in the 20th minute.
With the victory, Churchill totalled 30 points, having recorded 10 victories in a row. A match against Don Bosco Oratory is yet to be finalised, even tough it will have no bearing on the standings.
Churchill Alemao, MLA and president of the club, congratulated the players, coaching staff and other staff for their excellent performance which led them to the top of the prestigious local league.
"The boys, coaches, managers and other staff, the GFDC deserve a big pat on their backs for shaping the team into a powerful winning combination that resulted in successive victories. The record speaks for itself. Proud of you all," Churchill said.
Valanka Alemao, CEO of Churchill Bros, who took a personal interest in the youth league, praised the players and the entire staff for the excellent performance.
"Everyone played their roles very well with a single-minded devotion. It was a great team effort and team spirit. I am indebted to GFDC for the great collaborative effort, despite some shortcomings. Youth development is critical for the development of Indian football and I am sure, such a success will help to a great extent in the overall upliftment of the beautiful game in our State and country," stated Valanka.
