PANJIM: Government College, Quepem will clash with Damodar College, Margao in the inaugural match of the second edition of ACF Trophy 2015 Inter-Collegiate Football Tournament, aimed at promoting “The Beautiful Game” amongst college students, on October 9, at SAG ground, near the swimming pool, Fatorda, 4.15 p.m.
Before the kick-off, girls exhibition match between Rosary College, Navelim and Government College, Quepem will be played at 3.15 p.m.
The tournament, organised by Herald Group in association with Syngenta India Ltd, co-sponsored by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and powered by Goa Football Development Council (GFDC), Goa’s most efficient association aimed at developing football in the State, will culminate on November 15.
ACF Trophy is named after the former chairman of Herald Group of Companies, late A.C. Fernandes, who was a huge promoter of football having popularized the game through the pages of O Herald O, and strongly believed in youth development.
The ACF Trophy 2015 is an invitational tournament that will feature 16 of the best colleges from North and South Goa.
Last year, the tournament which was formerly known as A.C. Fernandes Memorial Trophy received a huge response from the people of Goa as well as the colleges taking part. The players displayed a great level of determination and perseverance in the matches played and this year around they are raring to give it their very best.
Government College, Quepem won this prestigious trophy thus becoming the first team to win the tournament and the runners-up were Panjim-based Don Bosco College.
The tournament is also supported by Quadros Group, Michael Lobo and Victor Gonsalves.
For the first time a professional set-up is being created mainly to provide youngsters an opportunity to prove themselves and create a mark in the ever growing scenario of Goan football. This tournament is a stepping stone to the numerous youngsters from all over Goa and the Herald Group would like the people of Goa to be a part by turning up in large numbers and supporting the future stars of Goan footballers.
