WCG football report:
Young Delfiya Pereira was in impressive form and showed excellent scoring touch by striking two goals which helped Joga Invincible overcome Bodyline SC 2-1 in an exciting Women’s Open final of the 32nd Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana Rink Football Tournament 2019, played at the WCG ground.
Joga Invincible players pose with the Champions trophy after winning the Women’s final of the 32nd WCG Rink Football Tournament 2019.
In a keenly contested encounter, both Joga Invincible and Bodyline fought hard to gain ascendancy. Bodyline did well to take the lead when Denise Pereira scored from a snap effort.
Joga Invincible took the setback in their stride and put up a strong fight and Delfiya did the trick by scoring the equalizer and then capitalized on a defensive lapse to score the second goal which ensured they emerged champions. Delfiya was later adjudged as the ‘Player of the tournament’, while Retika Sahani of Bodyline was named as the ‘Player of the final’.
Later, Ronnie 7s midfielder Melwyn Vaz from a solo effort scored the lone goal in the second half to secure a 1-0 win for his team against Bandra Packers in a Veteran Men’s final. Glen Moraes and Melwyn Vaz, both of Ronnie 7s were declared as the ‘Player 0f the tournament’ and ‘Player of the final’ respectively.
Joga Invincible and Bodyline were presented with a cash prize of Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively. Ronnie 7s were richer by Rs 20,000 and Bandra Packers took home Rs 15,000.
Results – Women Open (final): Joga Invincible SC 2 (Delfiya Pereira 2) beat Bodyline SC 1 (Denise Pereira). Player of the tournament: Delfiya Pereira (Joga Invincible). Player of the final: Ritika Sahani (Bodyline SC).
Veteran Men’s (final): Ronnie 7s 1 (Melwyn Vaz) beat Bandra Packers ‘A’ 0. Player of the tournament: Glen Moraes (Ronnie 7s). Player of the final: Melwyn Vaz (Ronnie 7s).