MARGAO
Cuncolim Union made it to the finals defeating CAC Cansaulim 2-1 in the All Goa Inter-village Seraulim Village Panchayat Cup football tournament organised by United Sports Club of Seraulim at SAG ground, Seraulim, on Thursday.
The match started at a very fast pace with both teams trying to create inroads. However, the defences of both teams stood their ground. It was ultimately in the 21st minute that Cansaulim took the lead when Rahul Magennavar, after receiving a diagonal pass, headed the ball home to give Cansaulim a 1-0 lead.
At the lemon time, CAC Cansaulim led 1-0. In the second half, Cuncolim Union took charge and made many inroads. First, it was Alister who curved the ball over the advancing goalkeeper Katamani only to see the ball sailing over the crossbar. It was again Cuncolim's hard-working Daulat who ran and trapped the ball beautifully. However, he was unable to convert and saw his try hitting the side netting.
Cuncolim, at last, managed to score their equaliser in the 50th minute when Dailon Carvalho's weak shot was let in by the Cansaulim keeper. Cuncolim mounted pressure and just a minute before the final whistle, they scored their victory goal to enter the finals.
Sao Jose de Areal move into quarters
Sao Jose de Areal edged past Chandrawado Fatorda Boys 2-1 to move into the quarterfinals of the 16th Rebello Pandal football tournament organised by Rebello Pandal
at St Rita Church ground, Maina on Thursday. Jovito broke the deadlock for Sao Jose de Areal in the 50th minute but the joy was short-lived as Cliff equalised for Chandrawado in the 56th minute. Vssu netted the winner for Chandrawado Fatorda Boys in the 67th minute. Cliff Baretto of Chandrawado Boys Fatorda received the Man of the match prize at the hands of Caietano Rebello.
Karuna Foundation to host women's football festival
Karuna Football Foundation’s Compassion FC will host a football festival to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 at the SVD Seminary Complex, Raia. The second edition of the festival is conceptualised as a National Masters Women’s Football Festival for women above 40 and 55.
The festival is being promoted under the chairmanship of Yolanda De Souza, former Goa footballer. The foundation has several legendary players from different States in India coming to participate in this event this year. Compassion FC will conduct trials on March 3 at the SVD ground to select the Goa team of legends at 3.30 pm and players need to come in their playing kit.
During the festival, more than 100 woman masters are also to undergo several health checkups and will receive sessions for healthy living. Last year, over 60 legendary players had gathered at the Rosary Ground for the festival including 10 outstation players.
AA de Moira trials on March 5
AA de Moira club will conduct selection trials to pick footballers for their First Division team on March 5 at GFA Stadium, Duler, Mapusa from 8 am to 10 am. Interested players must report at the venue with a full kit and other documents.
