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RAIA: Navelim Sporting Club defeated Curtorim Gymkhana 3-1 in the final to emerge champions in the 41st Sao Jose de Areal Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club at the Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal recently.
Navelim Sporting Club scored through Prestly Gomes, Nash Pereira and Declan D’Costa. The only goal for Curtorim Gymkhana was scored by Mario Mascarenhas. The winners Navelim Sporting Club were richer by Rs 60,000 and a trophy, while Curtorim Gymkhana had to be settled with a purse of Rs 40,000 and a trophy.
Chief guest Velim MLA Cruz Silva gave away the prizes to the winners and runners-up in the presence of Fr Damancio Carvalho, parish priest of St Joseph Church, Sao Jose de Areal; Zilla Panchayat member Michelle Rebello, Fr Movin Menezes, Aladin Maniyar, secretary of Sao Jose de Areal Panchayat; Andrew Ferrao, GFA executive member; Fr Dominic, parish priest of Our Lady of Rosary Church, Davorlim, other dignitaries and club officials.
Anthony D’Costa and Seby Faleiro compered, while Valente Fernandes proposed a vote of thanks.