MARGAO
Fatorda Veterans defeated Candolim Veterans 2-0 in the first match of the Veterans tournament at Dr Gustavo Monteiro Ground, Candolim. The teams went head-to-head in the first half and were locked goalless. However, Santan Futardo broke the deadlock in the 40th minute and then went on to secure his brace in the 56th minute to seal victory for Fatorda.
Candolim’s Vincent Almeida was adjudged Man-of-the-Match.
MARGAOSport remains an essential part of the lifestyle of Goans with more and more youngsters excelling in various sports. While the State has produced a number of star players on the pitch across sports, there are many Goan who have excelled as match referees and umpires.The latest joinee in the hall of fame of umpires from the State is a 24-year-old former hockey player from Goa Ayyaz Khan, who has been awarded the Hockey India umpire badge."Apart from my hard work, I…
