MARGAO
Fatorda Murida Veterans emerged as Sesa Vedanta AWES Veterans champions after defeating Ilhas Veterans 4-1, Sinquetim ground on Saturday.
The match kicked off with both teams demonstrating an insatiable appetite to break the deadlock. They crafted numerous promising opportunities. Notably, Pascual Pereira of Ilhas unleashed a long shot, but it sailed wide.
However, the turning point came when Domnic Fernandes of Ilhas Veterans committed a foul, granting Fatorda Murida Veterans an invaluable opportunity to seize the lead. Francisco stepped up for a penalty kick. Despite the keeper's heroic dive, he denied Ilhas the chance to take the lead.
The second half commenced with Fatorda Murida Veterans wasting no time in seizing control. Seby Vaz with a display of exceptional skill, broke the deadlock. He dribbled past Ilhas players to slot the ball into the net.
Moments later, Menin of Fatorda Murida Veterans had an opportunity to double the lead, but his shot veered off target. Seby Vaz, relentless in his pursuit of another goal, narrowly missed a spectacular shot by a mere inch.
The lead for Fatorda Murida Veterans was indeed doubled when Francisco Colaco found the back of the net. Ilhas Veterans, however, managed to open their scoring through Pratap Sawant.
Seby Vaz, with a stroke of misfortune, saw one of his shots strike the woodwork, but fortune favored Fatorda Murida Veterans as Menin was perfectly positioned to score their third goal.
Francisco Colaco later sealed the victory for Fatorda Murida Veterans with a stunning long shot, securing his second goal and bringing the final score to 4-1 in favor of Fatorda Murida Veterans.
Francisco Colaco from Fatorda Murida Veterans earned a well-deserved title of Player of the Finals and championship for the team.
Leena Verenkar of Sesa Vedanta was the chief guest and gave away the awards in the presence of Brahmanand Shankwalkar, Avertano Furtado and Micky Rebelo.
