CANACONA
St Anne’s Institute, Agonda, emerged champions of the U-13 girls’ section of the 28th Brother D. O. Slattery Memorial Football Tournament, organised by Regina Mundi High School, Chicalim.
St Anne’s began their campaign with a 4-1 victory over Navy High School, Vasco. Poonam Chaudhary scored twice, while Aashara Fernandes and Adelie Fernandes contributed a goal each.
In the semifinal, St Anne’s overcame Fatima High School in a thrilling tiebreaker. Goalkeeper Zia Fernandes was the star of the shootout, making three crucial saves. Poonam Chaudhary, Aashara Fernandes and Zia Fernandes scored for the Agonda side.
In the final, St Anne’s edged St Jude High School, Betalbatim 1-0 to lift the championship trophy.
Poonam Chaudhary was named Player of the Tournament, while Zia Fernandes won the Best Goalkeeper award.
School headmaster Cedric Monteiro and principal-manager Rev Fr Patrick Luis congratulated the players, coach Anjelo Silva and supporters on the achievement.
