MARGAO: Cuncolim Union humbled Betalbatim SC 4-0 to lift the Mc Dowell’s No.1 Yaari Premier Cup, organized by Cuncolim Union, at Cuncolim ground, on Saturday. They led 2-0 at half time.
Cuncolim Union took the lead in the ninth minute through Saurab Faterpekar, who nodded in off a cross by Krishna Shirodkar.
Minutes later, Cuncolim Union doubled their advantage through Valky Fernandes’ grounder off an assist by Daulat Dessai.
Crossing over, Cuncolim Union continued their dominance and made it 3-0 as Deepak Velip found the target while Shripad Dable rounded off the tally with a well composed shot.
Minister for Fisheries Avertano Furtado was the chief guest and gave away the prizes to the winners and runners-up in the presence of Suraj Srivastana, Deputy General Manager of United Sports a Diagro company and President of Goa Football Association Elvis Gomes.
Individual prizes were awarded to the following. Highest scorer of the tournament: Rosario Carvalho. Best forward of the final: Deepak Velip. Best defender of the final: Krishna Shirodkar. First goal of the final: Saurab Fatrepekar. Best midfielder of the final: Daulat Dessai (all from Cuncolim Union). Best goalkeeper: Godwin Fernandes of Betalbatim SC.
Prakash Dessai welcomed the gathering. Dinesh Naik compered while Arceio D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks.
