Tyson Brothers Cuncolim Clinch Joaquina Palmiera Memorial Cup in 2-1 Tie-Breaker
Tyson Brothers Cuncolim emerged victorious in the final of the Late Joaquina Palmiera Memorial Cup, defeating Chota Nagpur Youth Club (SVD Raia) 2-1 in a gripping 2-a-side tie-breaker match held at the SVD Ground, Damo, Raia, on Sunday. The event was organized by Double 11 Raia.
The final saw Mr. Wilson and Mr. Praveen score for Tyson Brothers Cuncolim, while Mr. Prakash Gop netted the lone goal for Chota Nagpur Youth Club.
Results:
Winners: Tyson Brothers (Cuncolim)
Runners-up: Chota Nagpur Youth Club (SVD Raia)
Individual Awards:
Best Goalkeeper: Mr. Wilson (Tyson Brothers, Cuncolim)
Best Shooter: Mr. Prakash Gop (Chota Nagpur YC, SVD Raia)
Chota Nagpur Youth Club Team Members:
Prakash Gop
Patras Kandola
Out of a total of 88 registered teams, the semi-finalists each received a cash prize of ₹2,000.
Prize Distribution Ceremony:
Chief Guest Mr. Peter Quadros (Ex-Sarpanch & current Panch member, VP Raia) awarded the trophies to the winners and runners-up. He was joined by Guest of Honour Mr. Nicky Cardozo (Tiatr director and former footballer), and Mr. Francisco Karachol Cardozo (Former Best Midfielder, Raia Sporting Club).
Special felicitation was also extended to:
Nicky Cardozo (Tiatr director/Ex-footballer)
Francisco Karachol Cardozo (Raia Sporting legend)
Leroy Cardozo (Raia’s Strongest Man 2020 & National silver medalist in powerlifting)