TEAM HERALD
MARGAO Rossman Cruz Nagoa Sports Club registered an easy 3-0 win over Navelim Villagers Union to clinch the 4th All-Goa Mae dos Pobres Football Cup organized by Nuvem Sports Club at church ground, Nuvem, Sunday. There was no score at half time.
There were a few attempts at either goal but the defenders stood tall in keeping their slate clean.
Crossing over, Rossman Cruz were a transformed side and enjoyed total domination over their opponents. They broke the deadlock soon after the break when striker Myron Fernandes slotted past the rival goalkeeper with a rasping shot. Spurred by the success, Rossman Cruz increased their pace and kept their opponents on the backfoot. They doubled the lead when Necisdade Moniz beat his markers and placed the ball to the far corner of the net.
At the other end, Navelim were a subdued lot and failed to function as a cohesive unit. They failed to make a come back and surrendered their challenge meekly. Menino Pereira drove the final nail into the rival coffin late in the second half to complete the rout.
Rossman Cruz received Rs 40,000 while Navelim Villagers had to settle for Rs 30,000.
Other prizes — First scorer of finals: Myron Fernandes (Rossman Cruz). Best goalkeeper of the finals: Franky Abranches (Rossman Cruz). Best forward of the finals: Richard Dias (Rossman Cruz). Best half of the finals: Wilton Gomes (Navelim Villagers). Best defender of the finals: Valinton D’Silva (Navelim Villagers).
Nelly Rodrigues, chairperson South Goa Zilla Parishad was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of guest of honour Wilfred D’Sa, Zilla Panchayat Member, Fr Victor C Rodrigues, parish priest of Nuvem, Fr Constancio Carvalho, assistant parish priest, Nuvem Sarpanch Rueben D’Costa and Anthony Pango, GFA executive committee member.
