MARGAO
Cortalim Villagers Social Welfare Association maintained their impressive Playoff league run with a 2-1 triumph over Salgaocar Jrs at Nagoa ground. Cyril Dias emerged as the hero for Cortalim Villagers S&SWA, netting both goals to secure the victory. Although Harish Madkaikar managed to pull one back for Salgaocar Jrs, it wasn't enough to overcome the determined Cortalim Villagers S&SWA. The first half concluded with Cortalim Villagers S&SWA leading 2-1. The match showcased the Villagers' dominance, resilience, and clinical finishing. Meanwhile, Nuvem SC defeated Dempo SC Jrs 1-0 in the GFA First Division League at Ella Ground on Wednesday.
Navelim Veterans send Assolna Veterans packing
MARGAO: Navelim Veterans beat Assolna Veterans 4-3 via tiebreaker to head to the final of the 3rd Assolna Veterans Football Cup at Assolna ground on Wednesday. After a barren first half, both teams pressed for a goal and Matthew Pereira came closest for the hosts when his first-time shot missed the target narrowly. Assolna Veterans controlled proceedings towards the end of the game, but somehow a goal proved elusive. In the tie-breaker, Cajie Santiago, Jaison Cardozo, Claudio Dias and Philip Ferrao converted for Navelim, while Peter Fernandes, Urbano Fernandes and Robin Pinheiro scored for the hosts, Assolna.
Curtorim Gymkhana defeats Davorlim SC
MARGAO: Curtorim Gymkhana defeated Davorlim SC in a tiebreaker to enter the quarterfinals of the Cavelossim Panchayat Rolling Trophy Inter-village Football Tournament at Fr Druston and Wellington ground Cavelossim. Curtorim mounted pressure right away and in the 5th minute, a power-packed shot by Aliston Fernandes was superbly saved by Davorlim Keeper Francis Colaco. Later, Joy Hilario of Curtorim attempted a powerful header off a cross from Savio Luis, and again the Davorlim keeper came to his team's rescue. In the second half both the teams mounted pressure but to no avail. In the tiebreaker, Joy, Freedy, Jovel, James and Aliston scored for Curtorim while Adman, Jordern and Angwyn scored for Davorlim, but Felroy Niasso shot over the crossbar.
Margao SC registers narrow victory
MARGAO: Margao SC registered a solitary goal victory over Fr Agnel YSC Paroda to win 1-0 and enter into the final of the Davorlim Cup Inter-village Football Tournament at Davorlim ground on Wednesday. Rocky Borges netted the match-winner for Margao in the 68th minute.
GFDC celebrates AFC Grassroots Football Day
PANAJI: Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) celebrated Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Football Day on Monday. As part of the 10th-anniversary celebrations of AFC Grassroots Football Day that were held by member associations all over Asia on May 15, GFDC organised a football festival across all its 37 centres. The Centre heads along with coaches conducted drills, workstations, SSG's from 2V2 to 11V11, and other fun activities for GFDC trainees as part of the festival. Consultative committee members as well as parents of the trainees attended the festival. GFDC Chairman Brahmanand Shankhwalkar said, "It was a joyous occasion to witness budding footballers along with their trainers and coaches as well as parents participate in the festival. As GFDC focuses on grassroots development, it was a nice initiative to commemorate the AFC Grassroots Football Day”.
