Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: Sporting Club Davorlim emerged victorious in commanding fashion as they defeated St Anthony’s Sports Club, Assolda, 4-1 in the final of the 19th Super Soccer Inter-Village Football Tournament. The tournament, organized by the United Club of Benaulim, was played at the St John de Baptista football ground in Benaulim. Davorlim dominated the match from start to finish, with their aggressive and coordinated play leaving little room for Assolda to recover.
The first goal came in the 15th minute when Assolda’s Samuel Peixoto, in an attempt to clear a shot by Milton Colaco, inadvertently put the ball into his own net. Just minutes later, Assolda had a clear chance to equalize, but Mark Revlon Fernandes missed the target. Sporting Davorlim doubled their lead in the 25th minute through Royston Colaco. The second half saw continued pressure from Davorlim, resulting in two more goals—one from Prince Figueredo and another from M. Ajay Raj in the 50th minute. Assolda managed to pull one back late in the game, with Richard Fernandes scoring a consolation goal.
The final match was followed by a prize distribution ceremony attended by Chief Guest Capt. Venzy Viegas, MLA of Benaulim, along with several dignitaries including Joseph Pinto (ZP Benaulim), Anthony Pango (GFA Vice President), Franky Fernandes, Andrew Ferrao, Anthony Leo Fernandes, Fr. Xavier Estebeiro (Parish Priest of Benaulim Church), Fr. Ligorinho D’Costa (Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Church and Dean of Benaulim), Fr. Clifford Fernandes, Rasika (Panchayat member and Vice President of Benaulim), and other club officials. The event was compered by Anthony.
Several individual awards were also presented at the ceremony. William Niasso of SC Davorlim was named Best Defender of the Tournament, while Richard Fernandes of St Anthony SC, Assolda, took home the Best Midfielder award. Oswin Rodrigues (St Anthony SC, Assolda) was awarded Best Goalkeeper, and Alent Colaco (SC Davorlim) was named Best Player of the Tournament. USC Seraulim was recognized as the Best Disciplined Team.
In the final match-specific awards, M. Ajay Raj (SC Davorlim) was named Best Striker, Cajetan Fernandes (St Anthony SC, Assolda) Best Midfielder, and Francis Colaco (SC Davorlim) Best Goalkeeper. Aron Figueredo (SC Davorlim) was awarded Best Defender, while the Best Goal of the final went to Prince Figueredo (SC Davorlim). Royson Colaco (SC Davorlim) was named Best Player of the Final. With this victory, Sporting Club Davorlim not only lifted the coveted title but also showcased their dominance in village-level football in Goa.
