MARGAO
Cupem Gorvotte won the St Sebastian Boys Murda Nuvem Inter-ward Tournament 2026, defeating Santa Cruz Boys, Odguim, 1-0 in the final at Nuvem Church ground. Lyndon Monteiro was the chief guest and presented the cash prize and trophy to the winners. Individual prizes were presented by Custodio Fernandes, Honario Fernandes, Romuadino Paschco and Conceicao Gomes. Team Anuz Boys were adjudged the best-disciplined team. Aaron was named the best player, while Shuwayne received the promising player award. Mark of Cupem Gorvotte was recognised for scoring the first goal of the final. Walter Dias of Odguim was named the best defender of the final, Maven of Cupem Gorvotte the best midfielder, Jayden Dias of Odguim the best forward, and Rhyce Barretto of Cupem Gorvotte the best goalkeeper.
Curtorim Gymkhana edge Chandor to reach semis
MARGAO: Curtorim Gymkhana defeated Chandor Club 2-1 to enter the semi-finals of the 43rd Sao Jose de Areal Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament at Padribhat ground. Afileo Dias and Melwin Fernandes scored for Curtorim Gymkhana, while Srikant Lamani reduced the margin for Chandor Club. Savio Piexote of Curtorim Gymkhana was named man of the match. Agnelo Viegas, organising secretary, presented the award.
Areal edge Uguem to reach last-four
MARGAO: Sao Jose de Areal defeated Uguem Rising Club 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out after the teams played out a 2-2 draw in regulation time to enter the semi-finals of the 22nd Uguem Rising Club Soccer Cup 2026. Azilton Viegas gave Areal the lead in the 10th minute of the first half, and the side went into the break with a 1-0 advantage. Josley Gomes doubled the lead in the 30th minute of the second half. Uguem fought back, with Tejas Gaonkar reducing the deficit in the 32nd minute before Aron Gomes equalised in the 45th minute to force a penalty shoot-out. Areal converted five penalties, while Uguem scored four. Josley Gomes of Areal was named man of the match. Francis Martins, assistant treasurer of Uguem Rising Club, presented the trophy.
