FC Goa today organised their 3rd Grassroots Festival with the finals of the FC Goa Inter Centre Football Tournament at Pilar. The tournament began on May 4 with 16 schools participating. The finals also coincided with the celebration of ‘AFC Grassroots Day’.

The finals were played between Fr. Agnel HS, Pilar Centre and St Rita’s HS, Maina Centre. In a keenly fought match Fr. Agnel HS, Pilar Centre got the better of and St Rita’s HS, Maina Centre with a score of 2-1. The half-time score was 1-0 in favour of Fr. Agnel HS, Pilar Centre.

FC Goa stars from ISL Season 1, Mandar Rao Dessai and Gabriel Fernandes were the chief guests. Also present was Arjuna Awardee Bruno Coutinho. FC Goa youth development coach Gavin Araujo organised the tournament.