The Goan Network
MARGAO
San Antonio Warriors, Guirim lifted the men's and women's title at Goans Hockey Junior State championship held at SAG Sports Complex, Fatorda.
The victorious teams registered contrasting victories. In the women's section, San Antonio Warriors steamrolled Innovations Hockey Club, Margao 6-0 with Geeta scoring a fine hat-trick (22, 41 and 69 min). She was ably assisted with goals from Prajwalla (43), Kerryann (53) and Shruthi (56). The half time score was 1-0. Innovations did put up a strong fight in the first half wherein they conceded a solitary goal. However they were not able to withstand the onslaught from the Warriors and succumbed valiantly in the second half.
In the Junior men's section, San Antonio Warriors could consider themselves lucky to get the better of Young Sports, Mapusa. It was a battle royale with attacks and interceptions from both sides. In a fast paced match, it was Young Sports who shot into the lead when SantoshVaddotti hammered a rasping drive from top of the D to beat Warrior custodian Mandar. Shocked by the reversal, San Antonio Warriors stepped up their game and equalised through Francis Rodrigues in the 62nd
minute.
In the penalty shootout, Warriors custodian was his team's hero as he denied Young Sports from scoring three of their penalties. The Warriors ran out winners 3-1 in the penalty shootout to crown
themselves champions.
Caption - San Antonio Warriors receiving the trophy from Fatorda MLA, Vijai Sardessai alongwith MMC Mayor Babita Prabhudessai, Anthony Rodrigues and President Goans Hockey Xavier Marquis.
