Ryan D’Souza was the star of the show at the 45th Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana rink football tournament, scoring two goals for the Bandra team St Peter’s. 

They played against Our Lady of Dolours from Wadala, and the match ended up being a real thriller with a scoreline of 3-2 in favor of St Peter’s. The whole event took place at the WCG tennis courts under the lights and both the teams really did their best on the pitch.​

St Peter’s benefited from Ryan’s goal-scoring skills and teamwork, which took the contest to a higher level. The Bandra side came up with their ‘A’ contest and proved to be a potential champion in this year’s competition.​

Ryan’s Double Strike Makes the Difference

Ryan D’Souza was the main man of the match without a doubt. He scored two goals and brought St. Peter’s the lead when it was most needed. His goals were at a very crucial time and ensured his team was always ahead in the match.​

The forward’s performance was sharp and focused:

• He scored his first goal early to set the tone
• His second goal came when the team needed it most
• He worked well with his teammates throughout the match
• His movement off the ball really generated space for other athletes.

Curt D’Mello Adds Third Goal

Though Ryan was in the limelight, Curt D’Mello was equally prominent. He scored the third goal for St Peter’s and ensured a safe margin for his team to keep Wadala at bay. The collaboration of Ryan and Curt was a display of how the Bandra outfit could work together so well.​

D’Mello’s goal was a very important one because Our Lady of Dolours was still pressing and trying to get back to the contest. His hit gave St Peter’s time to relax when the tension was already high.​

Wadala Side Fights Back Hard

Our Lady of Dolours was not prepared to surrender without a struggle. Tyson Patel was the one to put in the net all two goals for the Wadala team and thus kept them in the match until the end of time. His efforts even brought out the character of the athlete although his team was the one to lose.

Patel’s two goals kept the scoreline respectable:

• He pulled one back to make it 2-1 at one point
• His second goal brought the deficit to just one goal
• He kept fighting even when his team was behind
• His performance gave the Wadala side hope throughout​

About the WCG Rink Football Tournament

The 45th Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana rink football tournament once again sees the parish teams from around the region competing with each other. This event has been a part of the local community for years, and its popularity has not diminished a bit. The use of court instead of field makes the contest faster with the quick passes and more running. 

The rules of rink football vary greatly from traditional football. Players may only use the lower body to play ball, plus they have to push it in from the sides as opposed to throwing it. This makes for a distinctive style that requires athletes to be quick thinkers and controllers. 

Tournament Other Results

A more thrilling contest was on the same night. The sole goal scored by Manav Bonulu took Our Lady of Health, Sahar past St. Joseph’s, Mira Road by the slimmest of margins, 1-0. Thus happened the Sahar team moving to the next round. 

This year’s competition has already seen several parish teams showing their quality. The tournament still manages to draw teams from the farthest corners, as some are coming all the way from Mira Road and Vasai just to compete.

What’s Next for St Peter’s

After this performance, St. Peter’s will now look to their next match with confidence. If Ryan D’Souza’s form continues, they might reach the finals of the tournament. The pressure that the Bandra team had shown they are able to take and win very close matches. 

If platforms like Kheloexch were to cover such local tournament action, it would open up more ways for the fans to follow their favorite parish teams. The community spirit surrounding these matches really makes them special, and wider coverage could be one of the ways the gang of rink football gets bigger. 

The bond between Ryan and his co-athletes is strong, and that could be the winning factor as the competition gets tougher. As getting goals from Curt D’Mello as well, the team has the attacking threats spreading from one athlete to another and the opponents will have to keep a close watch on St. Peter’s. 

For the audience who is interested in keeping up with the tournament results, following local coverage and community pages facilitate the tracking of how teams move up. Kheloexch and like-minded sites could make these grassroots competitions more visible to bigger audiences if they shoot up their coverage of parish-level football. 

The 45th WCG rink football tournament is still the main spot for local talent and is successfully keeping the tradition going for one more year.