CHURCHILL ALEMAO at the opening ceremony of the Goa Sevens Premier league

SURAJ, FRANZIL HAND CAVELOSSIM EASY WIN

FATORDA: A brace each from Suraj Hadkonkar and Franzil Negredo helped SCC Cavelossim score a resounding 5-1 win over Vasco SC in the Goa Sevens Premier League match played at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Tuesday.

Rayman Fernandes scored the other goal for the winners while Sunny Fernandes netted the consolation for the Port Towners.

SCC Cavelossim totally dominated the match which saw them outplay their opponents in the fast paced match.

The young SCC Cavelossim fielded a young squad with former Sesa graduate Ozen Silva in the goal supported by Franzil Negredo and Rayman Fernandes in midfield with Aaren Silva in upfront.

While for Vasco SC, Eban Misquita started with Prabhakar Kattimani in goal with Terence Lobo, Sherwin Lobo in the starting seven led by Princeton Rebello.

Cavelossim didn’t take long to settle into the match as they had the first crack at the rival goal in the in the second minute when Aaren fed Franzil from the left but the latter’s header was brilliantly saved by alert Vasco keeper Kattimani.

In the very next attack, Cavelossim scored through Suraj with a sublime finish.

Down by a goal, Vasco SC tried to get back into the game and opted to have ball possession and had their first shot at the rival goal in the 10th minute when Sherwin Lobo was set free upfront, but Cavelossim keeper Ozen Silva denied with a stunning save to keep his team’s lead intact.

In the 14th minute, Cavelossim doubled their lead through Franzil who headed past helpless Vasco SC keeper.

Had it not for the Vasco SC keeper Kattimani’s brilliance in the goal the score line would have read differently. The Vasco custodian was in thick of action as he denied Aaren, Bersal and Rayman.

At the other end, Vasco pulled a goal back when Terrence Lobo found Sunny in the box, and the latter headed into the Cavelossim nets.

Just as it seemed Vasco would draw level, Franzil completed his brace and team’s third in the 24th minute to send his team into breather with a two-goal cushion.

Crossing ends, Vasco SC started brightly but soon found themselves on the back foot and almost conceded the fourth goal if not for Princeton’s goal line clearance to deny Aaren Silva in the 35th minute.

Vasco SC coach Eban Misquita made two changes bringing on Hayson Velho and Lalbabu Mahto in place of Princeton and Terrence respectively, but the duo failed to influence their team.

Cavelossim dominated the final quarter of the match and scored the team’s fourth through Suraj in the 49th minute.

Aaren Silva set up Suraj infront of the goal and the latter rounded off the keeper to complete his brace.

Rayan Fernandes scored Cavelossim’s fifth goal deep into the injury time in one-on situation. The former Vasco SC player showed his composure as he coolly finished past Vasco’s Kattimani.

SCC Cavelossim’s Franzil Negredo won the Man-of-the-Match award.

ELVIS GOMES, GFA PRESIDENT at the opening of Goa Sevens Premier League

SALGAOCAR PIP FC BARDEZ IN PENALTY SHOOTOUT

Umesh Harijan is awarded the Man of the Match Award in the presence of Benjamin Silva, President of GSPL.

 

FATORDA: Salgaocar FC edged past FC Bardez 7-6 via sudden death in the Goa Sevens Premier League match, played at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Monday.

FC Bardez’s Alesh Sawant will have the night to forget as he missed both the spot kicks in the tie-breaker and sudden death respectively, to let down his team in the shootout after matching their opponents for the first 60 minutes.

Both teams missed the opening spot kicks as the keepers pulled of stunning saves. Umesh’s spot kick was brilliantly save by FC Bardez’ Jeet while Alesh Sawant was denied by Salgaocar’s Jason.

With the scores level 4-4, the teams were pushed for a sudden death where Umesh made amends for his earlier miss and scored past helpless Jeet Gupta while FC Bardez’s Alesh Sawant saw his spot-kick kiss the cross bar.

By virtue of this win, Salgaocar FC gain two vital points while FC Bardez walk with a point.

Both teams started the match on equal footings, however the Greens almost took the lead in the 2nd minute but Brian Mascarenhas’ shot hit the post and went out of play.

At the other end, Salgaocar keeper Jason denied FC Bardez’s Jessel Carneiro in the fifth minute.

With both teams maintaining possession in the first half, Salgaocar FC were denied again by the post in the 15th minute when Nicolau Colaco tried a long range shot from his own half.

Changing side, the North Goa team came back strongly with Alesh testing the keeper on several occasions but Jason stood tall to deny the former Churchill Bros lad.

Despite enjoying better ball possession, the Greens found themselves on the back foot in the final 15 minutes of the game.

FC Bardez’s Alesh found Shubham lurking infront of the goal, but the latter missed an open sitter as he shot wide.Minutes later, Alesh saw his shot sail inches over the bar.

Salgaocar’s Clencio Pinto made two fine runs in the rival box in with 10 minutes to go and both his moves almost gave the Greens the goal.

First he saw his effort hit the cross bar while his second move was brilliantly saved by Jeet. The scores were level 0-0 at the end of regulation time.

Salgaocar’s Umesh Harijan was awarded the Man-of-the-Match award, while Andrea Fernandes was the housie winner. Evancio Quadros handed over the bike keys in the presence of Benjamin Silva, President of  Goa Sevens Premier League .

AGNELO TREBLE HELPS CHURCHILL BROS DOWN DEMPO SC

MARGAO: A fine hat-trick by Agnelo Colaco helped Churchill Brothers FC score a fluent 3-1 win over Dempo Sports Club in the opening match of Goa Sevens Premier League, played at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Sunday.

Despite playing an attacking game throughout the match, Dempo SC succumbed to the Churchill Brothers counter attack and undeniably Man-of-the-Match award winner Agnelo’s urge for the goal.

Dempo SC started with Nickson Castanaha and Mario Mascarenhas in defence with senior team regular Tyson Caido in the goal. Beevan D’Mello and youngster Hayden Fernandes paired in midfield with Abranches leading the attack.

At the other end, the Red Machines had experienced Clifford Miranda, Nicholas Fernandes and Agnelo Colaco in their ranks with Richard Cardozo guarding the Varca citadel.

Playing a newer format, both the teams showed the initial struggle but the Golden Eagles had the opportunity to score at the start. However Beevan couldn’t keep his composure infront of the goal as the striker missed two glorious chances, as he shot wide on both occasions.

At the other end, Red Machines caption led his team’s attack from the left flank but his strikers were kept in a check by the alert Dempo defence.

Despite enjoying a good brand of football, the Panjim side failed to take their chances with misfiring Joaquim Abrances in the upfront.

The former FC Goa striker just couldn’t get past the Churchill Brothers FC keeper Ricardo Cardozo who denied the striker on various occasion.

With both teams finding the momentum in the second quarter of the match, it was the keeper’s day as both keepers –Tyson Caido and Ricardo Cardozo kept their team in the contest with some breath taking saves.

While it was Ricardo who came with a flying save to deny Dempo’s Hayden in the 12th minute, Tyson Caido parried away Churchill’s Clifford Miranda’s left footer in the 16th minute.

Ricardo’s flying save in the 25th minute to deny Beevan’s header was the highlight of the match as the youngster received the applause from both sessions of fans.

Just as it seemed the teams would walk away goalless at the breather, Churchill Brothers FC took a surprise lead in the first half added time through Agnelo Colaco.

The midfielder slipped while taking the flag kick but scored an Olympic goal, which surprised the entire Dempo SC team. Churchill Brothers led 1-0 at the break.

Crossing ends, Dempo SC showed the urgency to net the equalising goal.

Joaquim, Hayden and Beevan constantly tried long-range shot but just couldn’t get past inform Ricardo Cardozo.

The Red’s were pinned in their own defence by the surging Blues.

Dempo SC finally managed to score past Churchill’s Ricardo in the 47th minute through Beevan.

The former Salgaocar striker hit a low grounder in the far left corner of the goal past the diving Churchill Brothers keeper.

Just at Dempo SC went all out in search of the winner, Churchill Brother Joshua Vaz’s shot hit the Dempo post in the 55th minute.

Minutes later, Churchill Brothers’s Agnelo scored the team’s second in the 57th minute when the medio was brilliantly fed by Nivholas from their own half, and the former scored with ease with just the keeper at his mercy.

The Red’s Agnelo completed his hat-trick in the 60th minute.

The medio capitalised on Dempo’ SC defensive lapse that set him straight at goal with just keeper at his sight and the lad coolly lobbed the ball past the onrushing keeper.

Earlier, Dempo SC’s Nickson Castanha and Churchill Bros Nicholas Fernandes went into Referee’s books for rash play.

In the exhibition match between North Veterans and South Veterans, North  Goa Veterans got the better of South Goa Veterans in the penalty shoot-out scoring 5-4 as both teams were tied 1-1 at full time. David D’souza opened account for North Goa in the second half while Mariano Dias restored parity for South Goa Veterans.

Benjamin Silva, President GSPL, Vijay Sardesai Chief Guest, Churchill Alemao, Elvis Gomes, GFA President, Rev Albano and Goa’s poster boy, Romeo Fernandes greeted the team players.

Churchill Alemao, lauded the effort of Benjamin Silva, President and his entire team. Goans like bull fight and football ; I honestly am impressed with the GSPL event to see the huge response, and wish the organizers the very best.”

With anything new there is confusion, but with an event like this I assure full support and best wishes,” said  Elvis Gomes, GFA president.

Vijay Sardesai, Minister of Town and Country Planning said that Goans were very passionate about football.

” Football runs is in the blood of Goans. Football is the only medium that can unite all Goans. We are there to take football forward, “ said Vijay.

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DEMPO SC TAKE ON CHURCHILL BROS IN OPENER

Benjamin Silva, President of Goa Sevens Premier League unveiling the team jersey’s of Salgaocar FC, Dempo SC, Vasco SC, Sporting Club de Goa, Churchill Bros SC, FC Bardez, Guardian Angel SC and Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim at the PJN Stadium Conference Hall, Fatorda on Saturday.

MARGAO: The stage is set for the first edition of the Goa Sevens Premier League (GSPL) as the two Goan footballing giants –Dempo Sports Club and Churchill Brothers Football Club lock horns in the season opener in their Group A clash, at the SAG ground, Fatorda, on Sunday.

The five-times national champions –Dempo SC, who have opted out of the I-League will be playing their first competitive tournament in front of their fans in 2017 season.

Despite few players leaving the club, Dempo SC has fielded a mix squad featuring talented youngsters and seasoned players –among the big names –which includes former FC Goa player Joaquim Abranches, Beevan D’Mello, Tyson Caido, Nickson Castanha and Mario Mascarenhas.

“We have a strong squad consisting of passionate youngsters –Hayden, Kapil, Jason and Aaron –who are willing to make their mark. We just have to give our best tomorrow to start the tournament on a positive note,” said Dempo SC coach Samir Naik during the pre-match conference at Fatorda Stadium.

Playing a complete different format in a competitive game, Dempo SC coach Samir Naik felt that the first game would be a challenging one.

“It’s a new format for us to play professionally. Despite we have been playing this format during the training, I feel it wont be that easy as the matches will be more intense,” said Samir.

When asked about his goal in the GSPL, Samir instantly replied, “Whichever tournament Dempo SC plays, we play to win the title.”

At the other end, Churchill Bros FC have fielded a formidable side as their first team is preparing for the Federation Cup.

“Despite the situation, we have a decent squad for this tournament,” said Churchill Bros coach Joao Rebello.

Former India international Clifford Miranda will lead the Red Machines and coach Joao seems quite optimistic about the midfeilders influence in the team.

“We have Clifford among our ranks and it’s definitely a plus to have such experienced player in the team. We hope his experience will influence the team,” Joao added.

On playing against Dempo SC, Joao said that it wont be a easy fixture as both the teams will be looking for full points.

“We hope our players give their best tomorrow and play their heart out and thrill the fans who will back us in the first match,” Joao concluded.

The match will kick off at 7.30 p.m.

The GSPL is organized by Ambelim Sports Club and Goa Sevens Sports and Cultural Association. The GSPL media campaign is supported by Goa Network7, PR agency.

GSPL TROPHY AND BALL UNVEILED AT GALA CEREMONY

Benjamin Silva, President of the Goa Sevens Premier League at the official unveiling ceremony of the trophy and ball along with Igidio Dascosta, Referee Assessor, Charlton Furtado, Event Coordinator ,Benjamin Silva, Match Commissioner and Eddie Fernandes, Executive Member of GSPL along with  the Team Managers at PJN Stadium Conference Hall, Fatorda on Friday.

MARGAO:  Goa Sevens Premier League (GSPL), trophy and ball was officially unveiled at the hands of Bejamin Silva, President of GSPL in the presence of Team Managers and officials of GSPL at a gala event at the PJN Stadium Conference Hall, Fatorda, on Friday.

“It’s a very special moment; We had a vision for football and have created something new for Goan football. We hope everything goes off well and we are able to get the fans to come and watch the beautiful game,” said Benjamin Silva, President of the Goa Sevens Premier League.

“It gives me great pleasure to be here with the top players of Goa, the Match Commissioner and the beautiful ball, the lovely cup, it’s all so very inspiring,” said Eddie Fernandes, Executive Member of GSPL.

“I sincerely hope all of the GSPL team work towards the betterment of football. I hope that with the debut of the GSPL more boys and girls would be inspired to play this beautiful game. I wish the members the very best and hope all football fans enjoy the event,” said Eddie

Benjamin Silva, Match Commissioner, briefed the Team Managers on the countdown of the match and apprised them of the rules and regulations of the event. Charlton Furtado, Event Coordinator proposed the vote of thanks.

Goa Sevens Premier League (GSPL) will begin from 30^th April to May 14^that the training ground next to the Fatorda Stadium, Margao.

The top 8 clubs include Salgaocar FC, Dempo SC, Vasco SC, Sporting Club de Goa and Churchill Bros SC. FCBardez, Guardian Angel SC and Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim.

The 15-day event comprises in a league cum knock-out format starts on April 30^th. On the final day of the event, football legends of Kerala and Goa will face off in an exhibition match.

The GSPL is organized by Ambelim Sports Club and Goa Sevens Sports and Cultural Association. The GSPL media campaign is supported by Goa Network7, PR agency.