Dear Editor Kindly publish the following press release regarding the finals of the Goans Hockey Junior State Championships
Warm Regards Dexter Pereira Treasurer San Antonio Warriors crowned Double Champions San Antonio Warriors, Guirim were crowned Champions in both the men and women categories of the Goans Hockey Junior State Championships held at Fatorda, Margao. Their teams registered victories in contrasting styles. In the womens section San Antonio warriors steam rolled Innovations Hockey Club, Margao 6 - 0 with Geeta scoring a fine hat trick (22, 41 and 69 min.). She was ably assisted with goals from Prajwalla( 43) Kerryann (53) and Shruthi (56). Half time score was 1 - 0. Innovations did put up a strong fight in the first half wherein they conceded a solitary goal. However they were not able to withstand the onslaught from the Warriors and succumbed valiantly in the second half In the Junior men section San Antonio Warriors could consider themselves lucky to get the better of Young Sports, Mapusa. It was a battle royal with attacks and interceptions from both sides. In a fast paced match, it was Young Sports who shot into the lead when Santosh Vaddotti hammered a rasping drive from top of the D to beat Warrior custodian Mandar. Shocked by the reversal San Antonio Warriors stepped up their game and equalised through Francis Rodrigues in the 62 minute. In the penalty shoot out Warrior custodian was his teams hero as he denied Young Sports from scoring 3 of their penalties. The Warriors ran out winners 3 - 1 in the penalty shoot out to crown themselves champions. Secretary of Goans Hockey, Smt. Farrel Furtado e Gracias welcomed the chief guest Faorda MLA Shri Vijai Sardessai and mayor of Margao Municipal Council Smt. Babita Prabhudessai alongwith Shri Anthony Rodrigues, proprietor of Jolly Bus Services. President of Goans Hockey Shri Xavier Marquis assured the players of a new dawn for the sport of hockey in Goa with a comprehensive programme to raise the level of the game in Goa and restore the past glory that Goans enjoyed. Also present on the occasion were Vice Presidents of Goans Hockey Smt. Nelly Rodrigues and Beny Viegas alongwith other executive members of Goans Hockey. Caption For Photo "Trophy Presentation" Victorious team San Antonio Warriors receiving the trophy from Fatorda MLA Shri Vijai Sardessai alongwith MMC Mayor Smt. Babita Prabhudessai , Shri Anthony Rodrigues and President Goans Hockey Shri. Xavier Marquis Caption for Photograph"Junior Men Final" Roman Noronha of Young Sports (yellow jersey ) tries to weave himself through the San Antonio Warriors defenders Abbusaliya and Siddhesh