Goa, May 11 -- The Goa 7-a-side Under-5.3 ft Altar Servers Football Tournament witnessed a series of thrilling encounters on Sunday, with young footballers showcasing impressive talent, energy, and sportsmanship on the field.

In the opening match, Our Lady of Lourdes Church (A) edged past St. Joaquim Chapel by a solitary goal. Plancio emerged as the match-winner after scoring the decisive goal for the Ambaulim side.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church (B) also secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against St. John the Baptist Church (A). Benjamin scored the lone goal to help his team progress to the next round.

In another exciting clash, Our Lady of Fatima Church (A) defeated Our Lady of Assumption Church 2-1. Messi and Crisan found the net for the...