United Boys started the game in the right earnest and took the lead in the 16th minute when Dylan Lourenco's power-packed shot beat the rival goalkeeper Wellington Baretto hands down. Christopher Borges neutralized the lead in the 46th minute off a pass from Francis Andrade, who later scored the match winner
MARGAO
Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda rallied from behind to defeat United Boys of Dando-Colva 2-1 to emerge champions in the 6th All Goa Cuncolim Union inter village football tournament organized by Cuncolim Union at Government School play ground, Cuncolim on Sunday. Don Bosco Oratory were trailing 0-1 at the break.
United Boys started the game in the right earnest and took the lead in the 16th minute when Dylan Lourenco's power-packed shot beat the rival goalkeeper Wellington Baretto hands down. At the other hand, Don Bosco Oratory took time to settle down and once slowly got into rhythm, often raiding the rival citadel but did not find the eqaualiser.
Crossing over, Don Bosco Oratory put up an improved performance and went on an attacking spree, and Christopher Borges neutralized the lead in the 46th minute off a pass from Francis Andrade. The equalizer boosted the morale of Don Bosco Oratory players as they mounted more pressure on the rivals. Francis Andrade scored the match winner when he unleashed a left-footed drive, which eluded the rival goalkeeper.
The winners Don Bosco Oratory were handed over a cash prize of Rs 42,000 besides the trophy, while the United Boys had to be content with a purse of Rs 32,000 and the runners-up trophy. Former international footballer Savio Madeira was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Goa Football Association president Elvis Gomes and member Anthony Pango. Prakash
Desai, president of Cuncolim Union welcomed a the function while Dinesh Naik proposed a vote of thanks.
THE PRIZES
Best disciplined team: ICSC Paroda, First scorer of the final: Dylan Laurenco (UB Dando Colva), Best defender: Danny Dias (Don Bosco Oratory), Best half: Cliff Baretto (Don Bosco Oratory), Best goalkeeper: Nigel Costa (UB Dando Colva)
SCOREBOX
Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 2 United Boys of Dando-Colva 1
TODAY'S ACTION
Telaulim Panchayat Soccer: Sao Jose de Areal SC v United Boys of Dando Colva at Telaulim ground, 4.45 pm.
