In an explosive semi-final match, St Savio Calangute of Goa secured an impressive victory over Nerul Sports Club, earning a spot in the finals of the 2nd Rosary Cup in Mandrem. St Savio took an early lead with a goal from Mervin Dsouza in the first half, and continued to dominate with goals from Richard Cardoz and Pedro Gonsalves in the second half. Fasel D'Souza sealed the win for St Savio with a final goal in the 65th minute. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Gauresh Desai of St Savio was named man-of-the-match. Don't miss the thrilling final match at the Mandrem village panchayat ground.
St. Savio Calangute Triumphs in Rosary Cup Semi-Finals
In a nail-biting semi-final clash, St. Savio Calangute of Goa emerged victorious over Nerul Sports Club, booking their spot in the finals of the 2nd Rosary Cup in Mandrem.
Match Highlights
St. Savio seized the initiative from the outset, with Mervin Dsouza breaking the deadlock in the first half. Their dominance continued in the second half, as Richard Cardoz and Pedro Gonsalves found the back of the net. Fasel D'Souza put the icing on the cake with a decisive goal in the 65th minute.
Star Performers
Gauresh Desai of St. Savio shone brightly, showcasing exceptional skill and determination throughout the match. His impressive performance earned him the coveted man-of-the-match award.
Top 5 FAQs
The final match will be held at the Mandrem village panchayat ground on an undisclosed date.
In addition to St. Savio and Nerul Sports Club, the participating teams include Socorro Sports Club, Adpai Sports Club, Arambol Sports Club, and Mapusa Sports Club.
The Rosary Cup is a prestigious football tournament held annually in the Mandrem area of Goa. The first edition of the tournament was held in 2023.
Arambol Sports Club claimed the title in the inaugural edition of the Rosary Cup.
Admission details for the final match have not yet been announced.
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