Margao SC edge Uguem Rising Club in tie-breaker
Margao: Margao Sports Club entered the next round of the St Anthony's Festival Cup 2026 with a thrilling 6-5 victory via tie-breaker over Uguem Rising Club at the Moll Kumsai Ground, Assolda.
Both teams adopted an attacking approach and created several chances in an entertaining contest. Uguem Rising Club took the lead in the 48th minute through Prathamesh Gaonkar, but Margao SC responded almost immediately when Seriano Fernandes equalised in the 50th minute, making it 1-1.
With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the match was decided through a tie-breaker. Rahul Sharma, Valito Miranda, Alfred Noronha, Richie Vas and Glen Fernandes successfully converted for Margao Sports Club.
For Uguem Rising Club, Rutik Bandodkar, Aron Gomes, Asiyo Carvalho and Savio D'Costa found the net from the spot, but their efforts were not enough to prevent defeat.
Glen Fernandes of Margao Sports Club was named Man of the Match for his impressive performance.
