Guardian Angel S.C Curchorem defeated Sao Jose de Areal via tia breaker 5-3 in the All Goa Inter-Village Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial Football Tournament. In the finals played at Betalbatim Sports Complex Ground today, the players braved the wet and slippery conditions on the ground and defended to remain goalless till full time. There were some anxious moments that had the crowd cheer getting the pace of the game in high gear.
The Chief Guest Fr. Lucio Dias ( Parish Priest , St. John the Baptist Church, Benaulim & Dean of Benaulim Deanery ) appreciated the effort of both the teams in his address during half time.
Mr. Mickky Pacheco ( MLA Nuvem Constituency ) distributed football kits to teams from Nuvem Constituency. The tournament was sponsored by Mr. Mickky Pacheco . There was a brass band in attendance that kept the festive mood of the crowd high before the start and during the breaks.
Best goalkeeper of the final: Luis Dias
Best Forward of the final: Sezin Fernandes
Best Midfielder of the final: Aggio Antao
First Scorer of the final: Aggio Antao
Best Defender of the final : Sucorro Colaco