Loyola emerge South Goa champs
TEAM HERALD
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MARGAO: Loyola HS, Margao prevailed over Marina English HS, Verna 3-1 via the tie-breaker to emerge champions of South Goa under-15 Coca Cola Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy inter-school football tournament organized by GFA at panchayat ground, Raia, Wednesday. There was no score at full time.
Loyola could not take full advantage of their dominance in the first half. The Margao school created at least three good scoring opportunities but rival defender Schubert D’Costa was rock solid and thwarted the rival attacks with neat tackles.
Loyola almost surged but Lenin D’Mello blasted wide after he was put on the platter by Joldrin D’Costa.
At the other end, Marina English pushed for the elusive match-winner and they attacked the rival citadel regularly but their forwards were guilty of muffing gilt edged chances.
Loyola did create chances upfront but strikers Ashlon Rodrigues and Joldrin D’Costa failed to get past the defensive line marshaled by Schubert.
The second half was spread out evenly as Marina English High School launched a few counterattacks while Loyola withstood the pressure as their defenders stood tall in protecting the citadel intact.
In the tie-breaker, Lynol Fernandes, Jason Goes and Sam Noronha were on target for Loyola while only Schubert converted for Marina English.
Elvis Gomes, SAG’s executive director was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Anthony Pango, GFA executive member.
At the North Leg final played at Duler Stadium, Fr Agnel thrashed St Xavier’s HS, Moira 6-0. Jesroy Fernandes scored three goals, while Chandan Gauns, Valery D’Souza and Prasil Kankonkar scored one each.
Fr Agnel attacked right from the word go and capitalized on the loopholes in the rival defence. Lavinio Rebello, GFA vice-president (North) gave away the prizes.
