MARGAO
Curtorim Gymkhana came from behind to defeat Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club 2-1 and clinch the 15th Our Lady of Fatima Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Dicarpale Sports Club at Dicarpale Club ground on Sunday.
Sao Jose de Areal made an early breakthrough through Azilton Viegas in the fourth minute. Curtorim Gymkhana responded in the 15th minute when Casvino Fernandes restored parity. Afileo Fernandes then scored the decisive goal to complete the comeback and secure the title for Curtorim Gymkhana.
The champions received Rs 70,000 and the Fatima Cup trophy, while runners-up Sao Jose de Areal SC took home Rs 50,000 and a trophy.
Savio D'Silva was the chief guest and presented the prizes in the presence of Our Lady of Fatima Church parish priest Fr Benjamin Sacrafamilia, Manoj Dukle, Danny Fernandes, Siddhesh Bhagat, Tenzil Gomes, Mustaq Shaikh, Vallabh Varak and Bonafacio Carvalho.
Individual Awards
Most discipline team: Navelim Villagers Union
Best Goalkeeper: Jhonson Bhogot (Curtorim Gymkhana)
First scorer Azilton (Sao Jose De Areal SC)
Best Defender of the final: Dowson Sardina (Curtorim Gymkhana)
Best forward of the final: Melwin Fernandes (Curtorim Gymkhana)
Best midfielder of the final: Jovel Martins
Player of the Tournament: Josley
