MARGAO
The teams jostled for possession and gradually cancelled each other out in the initially period of the game. The match erupted into life in the 2nd minute when Ashley Araujao bulged the net off a through pass from Alfred Noronha.
Stung by that early reversal and egged by the home crowd, Parish Youth raised visions of breaking down the Fatorda defence and Nuvem struck within thirty minutes as Star D'Mello neutralised the lead.
The second half saw the teams displayed attacking brand of soc
cer and there were many thrills. Both the teams had equal scoring chances but their forwards squandered from close range. Parish Youth regained the lead in the 60th minute when striker Schubert Colaco nicely headed home off a chip from Merriston Colaco.
With the match drifting towards Parish Youth, Don Bosco Oratory made last ditch efforts and it bore the fruit late in the second half when Ashley Araujao's well executed freekick eluded the rival goalkeeper to level the scores.
In the penalty shootout, Godfrey Mascarenhas, Ronnie Fernandes, Standly D ‘Mello were on target for Parish Youth, Nuvem while Roque Borges and Roger Azavedo converted for Don Bosco Oratory. Parish Youth, Nuvem were richer by Rs 45,000 and Don Bosco Oratory had to settle for Rs 35,000.
Bleyuhton Baretto of Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda and Rogef Colaco of Parish Youth, Nuvem were adjudged as best goalkeeper and best defender respectively.
Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardessai was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Nuvem MLA Wilfred D'Sa, Nuvem Sarpanch Dr Breezy Baretto and other dignitaries. Jerose Olveira, President of Parish Youth, Nuvem welcomed the guests while Jose Colaco proposed a vote
of thanks.
With the match drifting towards Parish Youth, Don Bosco Oratory made last ditch efforts and it bore the fruit late in the second half when Ashley Araujao's well executed freekick eluded the rival goalkeeper to level the scores.
In the penalty shootout, Godfrey Mascarenhas, Ronnie Fernandes, Standly D ‘Mello were on target for Parish Youth, Nuvem while Roque Borges and Roger Azavedo converted for Don Bosco Oratory. Parish Youth, Nuvem were richer by Rs 45,000 and Don Bosco Oratory had to settle for Rs 35,000.
Bleyuhton Baretto of Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda and Rogef Colaco of Parish Youth, Nuvem were adjudged as best goalkeeper and best defender respectively.
Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardessai was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Nuvem MLA Wilfred D'Sa, Nuvem Sarpanch Dr Breezy Baretto and other dignitaries. Jerose Olveira, President of Parish Youth, Nuvem welcomed the guests while Jose Colaco proposed a vote
of thanks.
