MARGAO
Guardian Angel Sports Club Curchorem lifted the Mount Carmel Festival Trophy after edging past Raia Sporting Club 7-6 in a tiebreaker in the final at Government Primary School ground, Telaulim, Navelim, on Sunday.
The two teams were locked at 2-2 at the end of regulation time. Milroy Clemente and Fhezer Gomes scored for Guardian Angel, while Sidney Gauncar and Leran Dias found the net for Raia Sporting Club.
Guardian Angel held their nerve in the ensuing tiebreaker to emerge victorious and clinch the title.
Fr Agnelo Dias, chaplain of St Joseph Chapel, Davorlim, was the chief guest and presented the prizes to the winners and runners-up. The function was attended by Sanjay K. Shetkar, Assistant Physical Education Officer, Salcete; Charles Rebello, sports promoter, Telaulim; Fr Valentine Alvares, chaplain of Mount Carmel Chapel and organising chairman; Romeo Gomes, president; Walter Cabral; Troseal Teles; and other club officials.
The tournament was organised by Mount Carmel Chapel in association with United Club of Telaulim.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
First scorer of the final: Milroy Clemente (Guardian Angel SC)
Best Striker: Achilles Fernandes (Raia Sporting Club)
Best half: Sidney Gauncar
Best Defender: Velito Cruz
Best Goalkeeper: Swelon Costa (Guardian Angel SC)
Man of the match: Fhezer Gomes
