MARGAO
Rosary Boys Davorlim emerged victorious in the Our Lady of Fatima Cup after defeating the hosts Our Lady of Fatima Sports and Cultural Club by a narrow 1-0 margin, at Our Lady of Fatima ground in Baida Chinchinnim, on Monday.
Agnelo Colaco emerged as the hero for Rosary Boys after scoring the decisive goal in the 10th minute with a well-placed strike. Our Lady of Fatima's Segmond squandered a chance to equalise before half-time.
The second half saw the hosts pressing hard for the equaliser. Danil and Larson came close for the hosts in the 35th and 44th minutes respectively, but failed to convert. Rosary Boys also had their opportunities, with Milton and Delton missing chances of their own.
In the dying minutes, Our Lady of Fatima desperately pushed for a goal, but the resolute Rosary Boys defense, marshaled by Piedade, Sanju, and Shail stood firm till the final whistle. The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Cruz Silva, MLA of Velim, who presented the prizes in the presence of Indian international footballer Liston Colaco, local priest Fr Alex D'Souza, village Sarpanch Valentino Barreto and other dignitaries.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
First Scorer: Agnelo Colaco (Rosary Boys Davorlim)
Best Defender: Sanju Trikon (Rosary Boys Davorlim)
Best Disciplined Team: La Grace
Best Goalkeeper: Selwin Dias (Rosary Boys Davorlim)
