MARGAO
Seby Vaz scored a hat-trick as Candolim Veterans defeated Taleigao Veterans 3-1 to enter the quarterfinals of the Veterans Tournament organised by Teg Amigos Verna at the Verna panchayat ground. Vaz opened the scoring in the 15th minute before doubling Candolim’s lead in the 25th minute. He completed his hat-trick in the 45th minute to put Candolim firmly in control. Taleigao pulled one back through Louis Fernandes, but Candolim held on to secure victory and advance to the last eight. Vaz was named Man of the Match and received the award from George Alvares of Teg Amigos Verna.
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Guardian Angel in Mount Carmel final
MARGAO: Guardian Angel Sports Club, Curchorem, defeated United Boys of Ambaulim 5-3 via the tie-breaker to enter the final of the Mount Carmel festival trophy at the Government Primary School ground, Telaulim. Both teams began at a brisk pace, but Guardian Angel failed to capitalise on early chances, with Fhezer Gomes hitting the crossbar and Joldroy Fernandes missing an opportunity before half-time. Ambaulim were reduced to 10 men in the second half after a player was sent off for punching an opponent. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Ambaulim took the lead through Loureto Fernandes. Guardian Angel equalised through Sheldon Fernandes, and the match ended 1-1 in regulation time. Guardian Angel held their nerve in the tie-breaker to secure a place in the final. Sheldon was named Man of the Match and received the award from CES secretary Prakash Dessai.
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Paroda FC edge Navelim on penalties
MARGAO: Paroda FC defeated Navelim FC 6-5 via the tie-breaker to enter the semifinals of the first all-Goa football tournament organised by Junior Mount United Boys at the Chandor Church ground on Tuesday.
The teams were unable to break the deadlock in regulation time, with the match ending goalless.
Paroda missed an early scoring opportunity through Savlon, while Navelim’s Selwin saw his shot deflected by a defender and go out of play.
With neither side finding the net, the match went to a tie-breaker, where Paroda kept their composure to prevail 6-5 and book a semifinal berth.
Konkani stage singer Mark Revlon presented the Man of the Match award.
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St Anthony, Perpetual Succour advance
MARGAO: St Anthony High School, Panchvadi, and Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Navelim, registered victories in the Fr Peter SVD Memorial Football Tournament at the SVD Seminary ground, Damon-Raia, on Tuesday. St Anthony High School defeated Marina High School, Verna, 3-0 to advance to the next round. Ashton Gomes scored twice, while Mark Gomes added the third goal. Ashton was named Man of the Match for his performance.
In the other match, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Navelim, defeated Saviour of the World High School, Loutolim, 4-1. Pavel Pires scored twice, while Ethane Carvalho and Freanoy Rocha contributed a goal each. Shane Fernandes scored the lone goal for Saviour of the World. Pavel was named Man of the Match for his contribution to the victory.
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Rising Cup kicks off on Oct 14
PANAJI: The Rising Cup 2026, an all-Goa inter-village football tournament, will kick off on Wednesday with Navelim Sporting Club taking on Sarzora Sports Club at the Government School Playground, Cuncolim, at 4.45 pm. Organised by United Boys of Dando in association with Rising Club of Sanvorcotto, the tournament will feature 16 teams divided into two groups, with the competition following a knockout format. The final is scheduled for November 7.
Group A comprises Navelim Sporting Club, Sarzora Sports Club, CAC SC Cansaulim, Uguem Rising Club, SCC Loutolim, Cuncolim Union, Ambelim Sports Club and Curtorim Gymkhana. Group B features DB Oratory Fatorda, Shiroda Youth Club, Guardian Angel SC, PY Nuvem, Fr Agnel S&C Paroda, USC Seraulim, Chandor Club and Canacona SCC.
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George to head BPS Sports Club for 2026-29
MARGAO: BPS Sports Club, Margao, has announced its managing committee for the 2026-2029 term, with Santosh S George as president and Sunit JP Pinto as general secretary. The committee comprises Prasad P Chitnis as chairperson, Manguirish P Kunde as vice-chairperson, Yogiraj D Kamat as vice-president, Franksy Da Costa as assistant secretary, Anup Sardessai as treasurer and Gautam V Kamat as assistant treasurer. Siddhartha Carvalho, Puja A Kudchadkar and Anurag Agrawal are the committee members.
Established in 1940, the club promotes sports through coaching programmes, tournaments, ranking events and leagues in badminton, table tennis, tennis, pickleball and other disciplines. The new committee aims to build on the club’s longstanding contribution to sports development in Goa and provide further opportunities for players to develop their skills and compete at various levels.
