Navelim Sporting Club sealed their spot in the final of the 24th Bro. Eulalio Vaz Memorial Football Tournament after edging out Guardian Angel SC, Curchorem, 4–3 in a tense penalty shootout. The second semifinal, played on Thursday at the Don Bosco ground in Fatorda, ended goalless in regulation time before Navelim clinched the win from the sp
The match began on an encouraging note, with Guardian Angel’s Vitorinho Fernandes missing a golden chance to put his team ahead when he failed to tap the ball into an open net. Navelim’s Ronaldo later came close as his powerful header drifted just wide. In the dying minutes of the first half, Vitorinho again squandered an opportunity, firing off target from close range. Both teams continued to battle hard but remained locked at 0-0 until the final whistle, pushing the contest into a shootout.
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In the decisive penalties, Navelim Sporting’s Nash Pereira, Ronaldo Pereira, Noah Luis and Sweedon Costa found the back of the net. For Guardian Angel, Fhezer Gomes, Regan Costa and Ivo Costa converted their attempts, but it wasn’t enough to overturn Navelim’s lead.
Noah Luis was named Man of the Match and received the award from Rosario Fernandes.
The final will be played on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 4:30 pm, where Navelim Sporting Club will face Ponda Footballers for the championship title.
