The Goan Network
MARGAO
Our Lady of Gloria Sports Club beat Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 4-3 via tie-breaker to be crowned as champions of the BSCA Cup inter-village football tournament organized by Barebhat Social and Cultural Association in conjuction with Snow's Football Academy, Raia in an absorbing finals at Panchayat Grounds, Raia on Sunday. Our Lady of Gloria Sports Club were trailing 0-1 at half time.
Don Bosco Oratory started the game on an attacking note, catching Our Lady of Gloria Sports Club off guard. Don Bosco Oratory nearly broke the deadlock in the 6th minute when attacking midfielder Francis Andrade unleashed a left-footed drive that was thwarted by rival defender Jaston Dias in the nick of time.
In the 26th minute,Don Bosco Oratory's Danny Dias fluffed a golden chance but his snap shot missed the target narrolwy. Don Bosco Oratory's breakthrough came in the 28th minute when striker Necil Pinto picked up the ball from Francis Andrade and the former beat the rival goalkeeper with a rasping shot. Crossing over, the match became cagey as both teams tried to take the game by the scruff of the neck and Our Lady of Gloria strongly in the 48th minute when Jaston Dias bulged the net.
In ensuing tie-breaker, Jason Dias, Danny Fernandes and Jasten Dias netted for Gloria SC while Francis Andrade and Joel Camara converted for Don Bosco Oratory. Our Lady of Gloria SC took home a glittering trophy and were richer by Rs 30,000 while Don Bosco Oratory had to settle for Rs 20,000 and a trophy. Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco was the chief guest and gave away the prizes.
Individual Prizes: Best player of the final: Francis Andrade of Don Bosco; Best defender of the final: Valito Miranda of Our Lady of Gloria SC.
