PANJIM: Toleawaddo Boys beat Padribhat Boys 2-0 in the final of 14th Holy Cross inter-ward football tournament organized by Holy Cross Mugalli, at Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal, recently.
The teams started off on an attacking note but it was Aditya Gaonkar, who scored in the 15th minute to put Toleawaddo Boys ahead.
In the second half, Padribhat Boys tried their best to bounce back into the match and had a glorious opportunity to equalize in the 48th minute but Monty Valadares’ effort was saved by Toleawaddo Boys goalkeeper Rajesh Gaonkar.
Soon, in the 50th minute, Toleawaddo Boys increased the lead through Dilkush Gaonkar.
Toleawaddo Boys were richer by Rs 9,000 and a trophy while Padribhat Boys had to settle for Rs 6,000 and a trophy.
Individual prizes were awarded to First scorer of the final Aditya Gaonkar of Toleawaddo Boys, Best midfielder of the final Monty Valadares of Padribhat Boys, Best goalkeeper of the final Rajesh Gaonkar of Toleawado Boys, Best defender of the final Ravi Gaonkar of Toleawaddo Boys, Man-of-the-match Dilkush Gaonkar of Toleawaddo Boys, Best goalkeeper of the tournament Aggie Antao of Padribhat Boys and last goal of the final Dilkush Gaonkar of Toleawaddo Boys.
Chief guest Clafacio Dias, ZP member of Curtorim Constituency gave away the prizes in the presence of Fr Richard Phinero, parish priest of St Joseph church, Sao Jose de Areal; Fr Jayson Vaz, assistant parish priest; Gaby Oliveira, deputy sarpanch of VP Sao Jose de Areal. Vincy Mascarenhas welcomed. Timothy Mascarenhas proposed the vote of thanks.
