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AJ Cumborda got the better off Youth of Curtorim 5-4 via tiebreaker in the finals of Good Shepherd Cup, Curtorim, organised by the Good Shepherd Charity Trust. AJ Cumborda took the lead in the 10th minute of the match through Mackson Fernandes. AJ Cumborda led by the goal at the breather. Youth of Curtorim came back stronger in the second half and equalised. Anthony dribbled passed a couple of rival players and struck from the top of the box to make it 1-1. In the resultant penalty shootout, Myron, Fredy, Veron and Mackson scored for AJ Cumborda while Lezly, Ryan and Milagres scored for Youth of Curtorim. The following prizes were awarded: First Goal of the Finals - Mackson Fernandes (AJ Cumborda), Upcoming Player of the Tournament - Anthony Fernandes (Youth of Curtorim), Best Goalkeeper - Johnson Bogot (AJ Cumborda), Man of the Match - Aliston Fernandes (AJ Cumborda), Best Defender - Myson Fernandes (Youth of Curtorim), Runners up Cash prize and trophy - Youth of Curtorim and Winners Cash prize and trophy - AJ Cumborda.
SAFF Women’s C'ship: India off to winning start with 3-0 win over Pakistan
MARGAODefending champions India were off to a winning start in the SAFF Women’s Championship when they defeated Pakistan 3-0 at the Dasarath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday, thus extending India’s unbeaten run to 27 matches in the Championship."It’s a great achievement from my team. Most importantly, we have earned three precious points with this victory,” Michele Castana, a key defender in the squad told the Goan Everyday after the win from Kathmandu. “All the players…
