MARGAO
Curtorim Gymkhana emerged winners of the Carmona Village Panchayat Cup organised by Carmona Sports Club at Panchayat ground, Carmona. They beat Navelim Villagers Union 9-8 via tiebreaker in the final.
In a fast-paced match, Curtorim scored first in the very 3rd minute through Nalister Silveira and led 1-0 at halftime. In the second half, Navelim played their hearts out and managed to restore parity in the 44th minute as Clinton Niasso found the net.
The teams were tied 1-1 at full-time. In the tiebreaker, Curtorim scored through Nalister, Jovel Martins, James Fernandes, Allston Fernandes, Vicky Cardoso, Milagris, Cajy, Myson and Manuel Castana, while Clinton Niasso, Aulon Gomes, Terence Miranda, Velintion D'silva, Premax, Myron and Prestly scored for Navelim.
The prizes were awarded to: first scorer of finals - Nalister Silveira, Best defender - Myson Fernandes, Best goalkeeper - Jeet Gupta. Winners were awarded Rs 45,000 and a trophy while the runners-up were awarded Rs 35,000 and a trophy. Fr Roland Carvalho, Parish Priest of Carmona Church was the chief guest while social worker Savio Alemao was the guest of honour.
