Realax clinch Curtorim Cup 2019 in penalty shootout

Sports Saturday 16/February/2019 19:40 PM
By: Times News Service
Realax clinch Curtorim Cup 2019 in penalty shootout

Muscat: Realax edged past Musef Youngsterz in a penalty shootout to clinch the Curtorim Cup 2019 while Muscat Hammers secured the third position in the one-day-All India 7 a-side football tournament organised by Curtorim Club Muscat at Ministry of Education ground Wattayah. Sixteen teams participated in the tournament.
On the occasion, Armando Colaco (former Indian National Team, Dempo Club and East Bengal Coach) was the chief guest from Goa and Melzer Menezes was the special invitee. Colaco said such types of tournaments will strengthen social bonding as people from different communities get together and play. He presented the trophies and individual awards.
The vote of thanks was presented by Ancess Pinheiro on behalf of the organisers.
Awards: Best dressed team: Muscat Hammers, Best disciplined team: Paramount, Early Bird: Braca F.C, Best Goal Keeper: Jawad (Realax), Best player of the tournament: Nihal (Realax), First goal of the tournament: Milagres Colaco ( F.C. Neura Goa), Best defender: Jasil (Musef Youngesterz), Upcoming player: Sameed Bhatkar (Curtorim Club Muscat), First goal of final: Sadik (Realax), Player of the 1st semifinal: Daniel ( Musef Youngesterz), Player of the 2nd semifinal: Mitilaz (Al Fahya), Appreciation awards: (Oldest player) Lawry Curtorim Club Muscat), (Under 17) Melissa D’Cruz.