The Goan Netowrk
Margao
Salcete Football Club defeated Sporting Clube de Goa 1-0 to win Goa State U-16 football tournament organised by Goa Football Association and played at the Duler grounds, Mapusa on Saturday.
The all-important goal was scored by SFC’s prolific striker Leander Fernandes with a near chip. Consisting primarily of players from Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose de Areal, the SFC team coached by Inacio Viegas had an impressive run up to the finals.
They remained undefeated in their group matches, winning seven and drawing two matches. They scored 46 goals and conceded only two. In the semi-finals they defeated Salgaocar Football Club by 2-0. Their promising strikers Leander Fernandes and Mark Carvalho scored 17(including 3 hat-tricks) and 15 (including three hat tricks) respectively. Salcete Football Club, Bethany Convent High School and Dempo Sports Club have entered into a tripartite agreement for development of grassroots and youth football.
