Varca Dubai wins Oman-India Millenium 2000 Cup
(courtesy: Gomantak Times)

Displaying excellent co-ordination, skill and
opportunism Varca FNC from Dubai clinched the
Oman-India Millenium 2000 Cup w i t h  a hard
fought 1-0 victory over local Oman contenders
Curtorim at the Oman Club grounds, Muscat.

Earlier Varca reached the finals beating United
Goans 2-1.  In  the quarter finals they got the
better of Verna Gold 2-0 via tie- breaker after
playing  goalless draw at full time play. Boney
Fernandes &  Francis Carvalho shot in for Varca
while their goalkeeper  Minguel  saved two spot
kicks.

In the second semi finals Curtorim Oman beat Colva
Dubai in the tie-breaker  to  enter the finals.
The all important goal was scored by Francis to
clinch  the  title.  The Under Secretary of the
Ministry of Education,  Hammad Al Ghaffari  was
the chief guest and later gave away the prizes.

Following are the prizes awarded:-
- The fair play trophy was given to Anjuna Dubai,
- Russel of Colva was named as the highest scorer,
- Savio of Varca was declared the best player of
the finals; and
- The best player of the tournament was Innocent
Menezes of Guardian Angel, Sanvordem.
(courtesy: Gomantak Times)