PANAJI
The second day of the Goa 7s tournament witnessed an action-packed schedule of rugby, with teams battling it out across the pool stages and knockout rounds. The day featured impressive performances, closely contested encounters and high-scoring victories as teams stepped up their campaign.
In the Bowl semi-finals, Dahod Thunder registered a convincing 24–7 victory over Black Archers, while Mayurbhanj edged past Calicut Titans 12–5 to progress.
The Cup semi-finals in Group C saw two dominant performances, with Mayurbhanj defeating Dragons RC 33–0 and Kerala Wolfpack recording an identical 33–0 win over Crocs RF.
In the Group A/B Cup semi-finals, BIRD overcame Crocs RF 12–5, while Golden Jackals secured a 21–14 victory over Puffins RC in an entertaining contest.
The day’s other fixtures also produced plenty of action. Hurricane Storm defeated Dragons RC 3–1, while CyberX RC registered a 5–0 win over All Dreams. Crocs RF and BTR Stormers played out a 4–4 draw, while Hurricane Storm and BTR Broncos finished level at 1–1. Dragons RC received a walkover against Chennai Cubs.
In subsequent encounters, Crocs RF defeated All Dreams 3–0, CyberX RC overcame BTR Stormers 4–2, while BTR Broncos registered a 5–1 win over Dragons RC. BTR Stormers rounded off their campaign with a 3–0 victory over All Dreams. Calicut Titans also secured a 5–1 win over Dahod Thunder.
The tournament continues to receive strong support from its sponsors, with Goa Tourism, Goa Arts & Culture, JOS German Hangers, Wintex, Omtex, Innovace Creations and Thirsty Crocodile coming on board as the main sponsors. Their support has played an important role in facilitating the event and promoting the growth of rugby in Goa.
