Goan World Cup 2022: Forca Mumbai (Senegal) win Goan World Cup in Qatar















































































































































































































































































































































































































































 


 

 

Doha, Qatar: Forca Mumbai (Senegal) won the 5-Aside Goan World Cup 2022 organised by Goan Boyz Qatar which was held recently at Al Jazeera school Ground Abu Hamour.

In the final Forca Mumbai defeated Ghana FC Bombay 3-2 in the penalty shootout.

At the end of the normal period of play the teams were locked goalless.

In the tiebreaker, Senegal goalkeeper Craig D’Souza came up with a brilliant save to clinch the winner’s trophy for his team. Craig (Senegal GK) was also awarded the Golden Gloves. Golden Boot was jointly awarded to Shaher and Naheel (Ghana).

Runners trophy and medals were presented to Ghana and the winner's trophy and medal and cash prize was awarded to the winners (Senegal) team.

Six teams took part in the event namely: Senegal Forca Mumbai, Spain FC, Croatia De Calangute, Ghana FC Bombay, Argentina Weekend warriors and Brazil St Sabastian.

In the tie-breaker for couples, the husband and wife combination of Jaselbek and Lui Fernandes  got the better of Savio and Sabina. Both the finalists were given trophies and medals.

The event turned out to be an all-family entertainment event with a lot of spot prizes given away by organizers for children and adults.

 

“We Goan Boyz Qatar wanted to bring our fellow Goans together and celebrate the World Cup that

will happen in Qatar 2022 from November 20 by organizing the tournament. The intention was to bring the Goan community together on the football pitch and mix it with other games and quiz competitions,” said Collin Fernandes.

 

The objective of the organizers was served with a huge turnout for the tournament which included children and women.

The Organizers had a special thanks for Donald Pereira, Mario Fernandes (DJ), Carvalho, Pires and grandchildren, Jeronimo Dsouza, Ronald (Siolim), Morgan Fernandes, and many well-wishers.  

Collin Fernandes gave the vote of thanks and also thanked Edrly Rebello and Morgan Viegas for all the support towards the tournament and helping to organize the tournament.

He also said a much bigger Gulf Cup is on the cards in February and he is looking for sponsors.

 

 

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