SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2024
Team Herald
RAIA: Perpetual High School, Navelim, moved past Fatima Convent High School, Margao, 4-3 via tie-breaker in the final to emerge victorious in the U-14 women’s football tournament organised by Davorlim Sports and Cultural Club, at Davorlim Club ground, Laymati, recently.
Kelia opened the scoreline for Perpetual High School in the 10th minute of play, while Shailaika Rodrigues equalised for Fatima Convent High School, Margao, in the 20th minute with a neat placement.
Both teams played well and remained 1-1 draw at the full time and made way for the penalty shoot out to decide the winners of final.
In resultant tie-breaker, Perpetual High school proved to be the better shooters. Kelia was the star performer, who saved two penalties for Perpetual HS, while Shailaika Rodrigues well played for Fatima Convent High School.
Anthony Colaco (MPT), a social worker, was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Peter Gonsalves, Fr Domigos Noronha, Atul Verlekar, Laximidas Mangueskar, Seby Costa, Adv Prasad and PSI Stanley. Caitan Costa welcomed the guest, while Filomena Costa compered.
