PANJIM: Vailankanni Boys, Calangute, pipped Alvares Brothers 1-0 in the final of the first All-Goa 2-day 7-a-side football tournament, organised by Underdogs, Moira, in memory of PA George at Tambde Mati ground, Moira, recently.
Both teams began the match with flowing moves with their defence as well as the midfield working in complete tandem.
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Few minutes into the first half, Saish Halankar blasted a shot into the bottom right corner, giving the Calangute side a flying start.
Alvares Brothers tried hard to claw their way back into the match but any such hopes came crashing down as the Calangute side kept them at bay.
Moinuddin kept his team in the match by bringing out two brilliant saves in the second half and not allowing Vailankanni Boys to increase the lead.
Alvares Brothers had a glorious opportunity to equalise just before the final whistle but missed an easy tap in.
The tournament was held over the weekend which saw 32 teams in the fray.
Aldona MLA Adv Carlos Alvares Ferreira was chief guest and handed over the trophy and cash prizes to the winners and runners-up.
The winners were awarded Rs 25,000 while the runner-up took home Rs 15,000.
Saish Halankar from Valankanni Boys was adjudged the player-of-the-tournament.
