Team Goemkarponn
Panjim: In a heart-stopping display of skill and determination, Sao Jose de Areal secured a dramatic semifinal spot in the 14th Wilred Leisure Soccer Cup 2025. Their thrilling penalty shootout victory over United Sports Club Seraulim capped off a tense match that ended goalless after full time at the DSYA ground in Curtorim. The heroics of Mohammad Mansoori, who was awarded the Man of the Match, underscored his pivotal role in the team’s success.
The match against Seraulim was a nail-biter, with neither team able to break the deadlock during regulation time. However, it was in the penalty shootout that Sao Jose de Areal truly shone, defeating their opponents 5-3. Key scorers for Areal included Bersal Viegas, Stalen Colaco, Mohammad Mansoori, Aryan Carvalho, and Dyral Costa. On the other side, Seraulim’s Ashley Fernandes, Sandip Shante, and Oliver D’Souza managed to find the net, but their efforts were insufficient to overcome Areal’s precision. The recognition of Mohammad Mansoori as the Man of the Match by Yogesh Velip highlighted his exceptional performance, which was instrumental in securing the semifinal berth.
