Margao SC clinch St Anthony Festival Cup in tense finale

Margao Sports Club beat United Club of Seraulim 6-5 in a thrilling tiebreaker.

MARGAO
Margao Sports Club emerged champions of the 17th St Anthony Festival Cup, edging out United Club of Seraulim 6-5 in a tense tiebreaker at Moll Ground, Assolda, on Sunday.

Margao drew first blood in the second minute through Alfred Noronha, but Prosen Mandal levelled for Seraulim in the 36th minute. With the score locked 1-1 at full time, the title was decided via penalties, where Margao SC proved the more composed side to lift the trophy.

Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral was the chief guest, joined by Sidharth Gauns Desai, Adv Livia Antao, GFA Vice-President Anthony Pango, Fr George Ratos, and other dignitaries.

AWARDS

• First scorer of finals: Alfred Noronha (Margao SC), Best midfielder of finals: Prosen Mandal (Seraulim), Best defender of finals: Kevon Araujo (Margao SC), Best goalkeeper of finals: Milton (Seraulim), Top scorer of the tournament: Joel Fernandes (Paroda), Man of the match: Cliff Baretto (Margao SC), Best disciplined team: United Club of Ambaulim