Goa, May 21 -- Team Herald

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PANJIM: Vailankani Boys Merces, Ilhas Veterans and Alto Santacruz emerged champions in their respective categories at the inaugural Santacruz Cup, organised by Creative Peoples Sports & Cultural Club, Santacruz and played at the artificial turf ground in Santa Cruz.

In the open category final, Vailankani Boys Merces delivered a dominant performance to defeat Agnelites Pillar, 3-1. Agnelites conceded as early as the 3rd minute when Suraj converted a free-kick. From then on, Vailankani Boys took firm control of the match, with Dishant adding another and Suraj netting his second of the evening. Aryan pulled one back for Agnelites, but it was not enough to turn the tide. The champions were a...