Goan Reporter: Sporting Club Davorlim Crowned Champions of 19th Super Soccer Inter-village Tournament

Sporting Club Davorlim dominated the entire match and defeated St Anthony’s Sports Club Assolda 4-1 to become champions of the 19th Super Soccer Inter-village Football Tournament organized by the United Club of Benaulim, held at St John de Baptista football ground, Benaulim, on Sunday. Davorlim took the lead in the 15th minute through an own goal by Samuel Peixoto of Assolda while attempting to clear a shot from Milton Colaco. Assolda had a chance to equalize soon after, but Mark Revlon Fernandes missed. Royston Colaco doubled the lead in the 25th minute, and Davorlim continued their dominance in the second half with goals from Prince Figueredo and M. Ajay Raj in the 50th minute. Assolda managed a consolation goal through Richard Fernandes towards the end of the match. Chief Guest Capt. Venzy Viegas, MLA of Benaulim, presented the prizes in the presence of 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, VP Benaulim), and other dignitaries and club officials. The event was compered by Anthony. Individual prizes were awarded as follows: Best Defender of the Tournament – William Niasso (SC Davorlim), Best Midfielder – Richard Fernandes (St Anthony SC, Assolda), Best Goalkeeper – Oswin Rodrigues (St Anthony SC, Assolda), Best Player – Alent Colaco (SC Davorlim), and Best Disciplined Team – USC Seraulim. Final match awards included Best Striker – M. Ajay Raj (SC Davorlim), Best Midfielder – Cajetan Fernandes (St Anthony SC, Assolda), Best Goalkeeper – Francis Colaco (SC Davorlim), Best Defender – Aron Figueredo (SC Davorlim), Best Goal – Prince Figueredo (SC Davorlim), and Best Player – Royson Colaco (SC Davorlim).