MARGAO
Parish Youth Nuvem booked their quarterfinals spot in the Curtorim Villagers Cup 2025 with a 2-1 win over Sporting Club of Davorlim in the opening match at St Alex Church Ground, Curtorim, on Sunday.
Albino Pereira opened the scoring for Nuvem in the 15th minute, but Davorlim’s Milton Colaco equalised from the spot five minutes later after being fouled in the box. The second half saw Nuvem squander an easy chance before Francisco Colaco struck the winner in the 50th minute.
Davorlim pressed hard in the closing stages, but Nuvem’s defence held firm. Parish Priest Fr Manuel Dias was the chief guest for the inaugural match, while Francisco Colaco was presented with the Man of the Match prize at the hands of Curtorim Gymkhana executive member Savlo Naik.
Areal fight back to seal semis spot
MARGAO: Sao Jose de Areal staged a spirited comeback to defeat Maina SC Curtorim 2-1 in the second quarterfinal of the 34th Super Soccer Football Tournament at Benaulim.
Maina struck early through Anslem Fernandes in the 7th minute, finishing off a precise pass from Nickson Casthana. Areal hit back in the 25th minute via Daryl Costa, and in the second half, their midfield duo of Costa and John Gomindes took control. Pereira’s decisive 50th-minute strike sealed the win despite a late push from Maina. Daryl Costa was awarded Man of the Match prize by Doma Fernandes for his commanding display.
Indian officials attend AFC referee assessors course
MARGAO: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held its Referee Assessors Certification 2025 from July 8-9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The course was attended by current AIFF/AFC Elite match officials from India, Maria Rebello, Walter Pereira, P Bhaskar, Pratap Singh, and S Suresh. AFC Director of Referees Shamsul Maidin and IFAB Technical Director David Elleray, who oversees the Laws of the Game, were among the key facilitators.
