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PANAJI: In a heart-stopping finale, Nuvem S.C edged past Fr. Agnelo Y.S.C Paroda with a 5-3 win in a tiebreaker at the 17th All Goa Inter-Village Seraulim Panchayat Cup Football Tournament. Organized by the United Sports Club of Seraulim and held at the Seraulim Panchayat Ground, this match was a testament to the intense competition and determination of both teams. The early goal by Drawin Colaco set the stage for a dramatic second half and an eventual tiebreaker that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Nuvem S.C’s victory in the tiebreaker marked a significant milestone in the tournament. The match began with Nuvem S.C taking the lead in the 20th minute, courtesy of Drawin Colaco’s powerful strike, assisted by Francis Colaco. This 1-0 lead was maintained until halftime, setting the stage for a fierce second half.
Fr. Agnelo Y.S.C Paroda came back strong in the second half, showing immense urgency to level the score. Their efforts paid off when Nikhil Kalekar scored from close range in the 37th minute, equalizing the game at 1-1 by full time. With the score deadlocked, the match proceeded to a tiebreaker to determine the winner.
In the tiebreaker, Nuvem S.C demonstrated their composure and skill, scoring through Hudson Dias, Godfrey Mascarenhas, Avito Dias, and Joywin Costa. Despite Fr. Agnelo Y.S.C Paroda’s best efforts, with goals from Omkar Gaunkar, Salvin Fernandes, and Gladson D’Costa, they fell short in the decisive moments. The match highlighted the strong determination and skill of both teams, underscoring the competitive spirit of the tournament.