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The twelve-day tournament will feature 14 teams that will battle it out in the knock-out phase for the ultimate crown. Kumar Waddo will clash with Don Joao in the opener on August 8 while Mesta Bhat will lock horns with St. Caitan B on the following day.
"We had huge success in the previous editions of the tournament and we have worked harder to make it better this year. This year it's going to be even more interesting as we have skilful players plying their trade in this tournament," said Venancio, the tournament director. "In addition to all the beautiful game that we will witness on the outset of the tournament, there will be Goa's top-most artists performing during the closing ceremony," added Venancio.
The finals will be played on August 24 on the occasion of the feast of Konsachem Fest. There will be a musical evening followed by the final at the Merces church ground wherein Rita Rose and her troupe will perform along with other artists to wind up the two-week football tourney.
Moloca and Bamon Bhat are scheduled to play on August 10 before Gaunchem Bhat B take on Voilem Bhat on August 11. Bernard Carneiro are drawn against Carmichem Bhat A while Carmichem Bhat B will play Temba in the first round. St Caitan A and Gaunchem Bhat A will play in the round of 8.
PBC Trophy from Aug 8
Pogo Boys, Gaunchem Bhat, Merces will organise their fourth edition of the PBC Cup, an eight-a-side football tournament, from August 8 to 24, at Merces church ground.
