Macasana Welfare Club qualify for Taca Goa

MAPUSA, MAY 18
Macasana Welfare club qualified recently for next season’s 1st division Taca Goa U-20 league after winning the Taca Goa 2nd division title. This is the first season that the GFA has had a 2nd division for the U-20 league.
Macasana were unbeaten in their five matches, collecting 15 points scoring a total of 39 goals and conceding only 3 goals in the process.
Macasana president, Agnelo D’ Costa said, “I am very happy with the boys, they have worked hard to accomplish the promotion, I also thank coach, Joaquim Crasto for his hard efforts and not forgetting Razal Carvalho, a former player who sponsored the team.”
For coach Joaquim Crasto it was his third success this season. He helped Mundivel SC qualify for the GFA second division and also worked with Margao SC as they attained GFA 1st division status this season. What’s most significant is that; all three clubs were unbeaten in their pursuit for promotion under his tutelage.
“I selected the boys from the local Salcete villages, the team was together for six weeks and we worked hard on fitness and team play,” stated Joaquim.
Macasana played two friendly warm up matches against Corps of Signals. Although they lost both encounters 5-0, Joaquim believes they gained confidence from playing against strong, physical opponents.
Macasana skipper Joel Niasso scored nine goals in this tournament from midfield. Strikers Gammy D’Costa and Maxine Fernandes were also praised by the coach for their prolific goal scoring exploits.