MARGAO: Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim, enjoyed a successful outing at the All-Goa Inter-School Late Sir Jawaharlal Da Costa Memorial Football Tournament, organised by USC of Seraulim at Seraulim Panchayat Ground, registering victories in all three matches against Infant Jesus High School, Colva.
In the boys' under-12 category, Perpetual Succour defeated Infant Jesus 3-0 to advance to the next round. Defender Venoy Costa scored a spectacular goal with a powerful long-range strike and went on to score a brace. He was later adjudged Man of the Match.
Perpetual Succour continued their winning run in the girls' under-14 category, recording a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Infant Jesus. Alaina Vaz struck a hat-trick, scoring in the second, fourth and 24th minutes, while Adanya Aranha and Aleena Shaikh scored a goal each.
In the boys' under-14 encounter, Perpetual Succour edged past Infant Jesus 5-4 in the tie-breaker after the teams played out a goalless draw in regulation time.
Infant Jesus dominated much of the match but failed to find the net, with Perpetual Succour goalkeeper Messida Vales producing a series of crucial saves to keep her side in contention. Perpetual Succour eventually held their nerve in the tie-breaker to emerge winners.
