The hosts took the lead through striker Nelly D’Silva while Milagres Fernandes equalised for Curtorim Gymkhana in the closing stages of the first half.
Crossing over, both the teams failed to take the lead. At the end of regulation time, the score was 1-1 draw.
In the resultant tie-breaker, Savio Fernandes, Joaquim Carvalho, Nevill Fernandes, Milagres Fernandes, Seby Martins and Agnelo Martins were on target for Curtorim Gymkhana while Jaison Pereira, Vellesly Afonso, Santan Fernandes, Joaquim Fernandes and Sunny Rodrigues netted for United Club Benaulim.
The winners were awarded Rs 40,000 besides trophy while the runners-up had to be content with Rs 30,000 and a trophy.
The following individual prizes were awarded: Best player of the tournament — Elvis Barreto (UC Benaulim), Best defender — Vellesly Afonso (UC Benaulim), Best goalkeeper and longest serving Benaulim goalkeeper — Costao D’Silva (UC Benaulim), Best discipline team — UBD Colva, Best half — Vishal Fernandes (UC Benaulim), First goal of the final — Nelly D’Silva (UC Benaulim), Best half of the final — Marcos Fernandes (Curtorim Gymkhana), Best defender of the final — Savio Fernandes (Curtorim Gymkhana), Best goalkeeper of the final — John Afonso (Curtorim Gymkhana), Man of the final — Milagres Fernandes (Curtorim Gymkhana) and Outstanding performance for Benaulim — Santano Fernandes (Kodkode).
Earlier, chief guest Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado was introduced to the players in the presence of Benaulim MLA Caitu D’Silva, Benaulim Sarpanch Remy Fernandes, Deputy Sarpanch Xavier Pereira, panch members Peter Joanes, Seby Fernandes, Glyda Fernandes, Carmelina Fernandes, Rita Furtado and GFA executive members Jaju Fernandes and Anthony Leo Fernandes.
Earlier, Xavier Pereira welcomed while Doma Fernandes proposed a vote of thanks. Jinny Vaz compered.
