Sporting Clube Veterans win Goodwill Cup

PANJIM: Sporting Clube de Goa Veterans defeated Portugal MP’s 4-1in the final of the SCG Goodwill Cup, at Don Bosco ground Panjim, on Thursday.

Sporting Clube took the lead when Roque Carneiro headed in a cross from Mathew Costa.

Changing over, Sporting Clube doubled their lead when Kiran Chaukachi rounded the rival goalkeeper and tapped in after being played through by Pratap Samant.

Clyde Dias managed to pull a goal back for the visitors after receiving a neat pass from Olvin Cardoza.

Sporting Clube continued to display elegance in the attack and finished the game strongly with Clifford Chukwuma getting his name on the score sheet, before Kiran completed his brace.

The previous day, Sporting Clube de Goa Veterans defeated Lusofonia XI 5-3, while Portugal MP’s overcame Don Bosco Past Pupils 3-2 to qualify for the final.

After the game Sporting Clube Veterans received the winners trophy, while Portugal MP’s took home the runner-up trophy.

Sara Fernandes, who incidentally was the only woman on the pitch received the Hero of the match award.

Former India Captain and Arjuna Awardee, Bruno Coutinho received a special token for his contribution in the competition for Sporting Clube Veterans. Consul of Portugal in Goa, Rui Baceira was the chief guest. Sporting Clube de Goa Competitions Director Angelo Albuquerque; Don Bosco Past Pupils president Edward Noronha and Clube Nacional president Tony Dias were also present among other dignitaries.

Sporting Clube organized the event to harness the power of sport to promote peace and harmony. Earlier in the season, Sporting Clube conducted a similar exhibition friendly with an invitational team from Nigeria.