THE GOAN NETWORK
MARGAO
A splendid hat-trick by Joel Colaco helped Dongorwaddo to crush Chandrawaddo 3-2 and emerge champions of Don Bosco Memorial inter-ward football tournament organized by Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda at Don Bosco Oratory grounds, Fatorda on Sunday. Both the teams were tied 1-1 at half time.
Dongorwaddo dominated and played delightfully to stamp their authority in the rival half. Their strikers mounted pressure on the rival defence in their hunt for goals.The back four almost played around the centre line and through quick interchanges, switching,transitions and one-twos kept Chadrawaddo guessing. Joel Colaco broke the deadlock when he slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a snap shot. However their joy was short- lived and Preston Araujao cancelled the lead.
Crossing over, Dongorwaddo were more dominant and enjoyed better ball possession. Joel Colaco who was the fulcrum in his team attack pumped two more goals in quick successions to give his team a 3-1 cushion.
Down by 1-3, Chandrawaddo intensified their attacks and reduced the deficit when Preston Araujao beat the rival goalkeeper with neat a finish.
Dongorwaddo were richer by Rs 10,000 while Chandrawaddo had to settle for Rs 8000. Bro James Marcus of Don Bosco Farm High School, Sulcorna was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of guest of honour Fr Alvaro Martins, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Rosary Church, Fatorda.
SCOREBOX
Dongorwaddo 3 beat Chandrawaddo 2
