MARGAO
Agxem SC stormed into the semifinals of the 9-a-side Curtorim Inter-Ward Football Tournament 2026 after edging past Eclate FC 7-6 via a tie-breaker at St Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. The tournament is being organised by Sporting Club Virabhat.
Agxem took the lead in the 10th minute through Micheal Paes, who finished neatly to make it 1-0. Eclate FC created several opportunities in the first half but failed to find the equaliser.
After the break, Eclate drew level in the 35th minute through Anthony Fernandes. Agxem regained the lead five minutes later when Micheal struck his second goal of the match. However, Eclate responded once again, with Joy Hilario scoring in the 45th minute to make it 2-2.
Eclate came close to snatching victory in the dying moments, but Agxem goalkeeper Agnelo Gomes produced a fine save to deny Aliston Fernandes.
With the scores level at full time, the match was decided through a tie-breaker. Agxem held their nerve to prevail 5-4 and seal a place in the last four.
For Agxem, Nickson, Agnelo, Savio, Micheal and Diago converted their spot-kicks, while Aliston, Afileo, Nesly and Prakash scored for Eclate.
Micheal Paes of Agxem SC was adjudged Man of the Match and received the award from former Curtorim Gymkhana president Savio Fernandes.
