St. Savio Sports Club Calangute delivered a stunning performance to claim the Calangute Panchayat Cup title, defeating Saligao Sporting Calangute with an emphatic 5-0 victory. The final, held in front of an enthusiastic crowd, highlighted St. Savio’s tactical brilliance and cohesive teamwork.
Dominic Fernandes got the scoreboard ticking in the first half with a composed finish after a pinpoint through ball. The second half saw Jovito Fernandes double the lead with a sharp strike. Faisal D’Souza then stole the show with two quick goals, showcasing speed and precision. Richard Cardo capped off the rout with a superb goal, taking advantage of a defensive error.
St. Savio’s relentless high-pressing game left Saligao Sporting struggling to find their rhythm, creating few meaningful chances. The match was graced by the presence of several dignitaries, including Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, PI Brandon D’Souza, and Pedro D’Costa of Shree Shantadurga Saunsthan.
Faisal D’Souza was named Man of the Match and received the award from MLA Michael Lobo, who commended the vibrant football talent in the region. Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira praised the tournament as an excellent platform for nurturing young players.
Other individual awards included:
Best Defender: Gaurish
Best Forward: Sachin (Saligao Sporting)
Best Goalkeeper: Philip
Best Half Player: Jovito
Best Player of the Tournament: Sanjay (St. Savio)
The Village Panchayat, represented by Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira and ward members Sapnesh M. Vaingankar, Paulo Mathias D’Souza, and Alex Coutinho, extended their congratulations. The win is expected to be celebrated with great fervor by fans and supporters of St. Savio.