PANJIM: Don Bosco Oratory overcame Skynet Raiders via the tie-breaker to emerge champions of 20th CRC Chinchinim Trophy 9-a-side football tournament at MoH ground, Shuwaikh.
The tie-breaker was enforced after the teams failed to break the deadlock in a pulsating final. Don Bosco turned out better shooters from the spot. Godfrey Aguair and Roney excelled for Don Bosco while Skynet goalkeeper Melvin showed immense reflexes throughout the tournament.
Earlier, in the semi-finals, Don Bosco defeated Indian Strikers while Skynet Raiders overcame inform AVC.
Glittering trophies and prizes were awarded to the winners and runners-up.
Samson of Skynet was adjudged man-of-the-match while Godfrey Aguiar was adjudged best defender of the tournament.
CRC Chinchinim president Bosco Leitao spoke. Later, he proposed the vote of thanks. Vice-president Venancio Pereira, Anthony H Viegas, sports in-charge, Olvin Leitao, general secretary, Lester Fernandes, team coordinators, Anthony Fernandes, team manager were among those present.
Aleixo Minguel Fernandes, CRC Chinchinim’s longest serving player and member was felicitated by Olvin Leitao.
The prestigious and popular CRC established ‘Athlete of the Year’ award instituted since 1994 was presented to Fidelis Fernandes, president of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF), for yeomen services rendered in the promotion of football among Indian expatriates. The award was presented by CRC Chinchinim president Bosco Leitao.
