MARGAO
St Anne’s Institute, Agonda were crowned champions of the Father Faustino Memorial Football Tournament organised by Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim.
St Anne’s began their title campaign with a 3-1 tiebreaker victory over Regina Mundi, Chicalim, Vasco, in the quarter-finals.
They continued their impressive run in the semi-finals, defeating Regina Mundi High School 2-0, with Avni Pagi and Valeni Fernandes scoring a goal each.
In the final, St Anne’s faced Fatima Convent High School in a closely fought contest that ended in a draw. St Anne’s goalkeeper produced an outstanding performance, making five crucial saves to keep her team in contention.
The title was eventually decided by a tiebreaker, where St Anne’s scored twice through Zia Fernandes and Avni Pagi to seal the championship.
