Sunday, 14 May 2017
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
VASCO SC STUN DEMPO SC
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Dempo SC and Vasco SC players battle in their Group A Match, on Day-11 of the Goa Sevens Premier League match played at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Wednesday.
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By virtue of this result, group leaders SCC Cavelossim and
second-placed Churchill Brothers FC qualified for the semi-finals.
In a must win match for Golden Eagles, the North Goa team were
stunned in front of thousands of spectators as Vasco SC scored thrice through
Princeton Rebello, Rovan Pereira and JaisonVaz while Naveen pulled one back for
Vasco.
Princeton Rebello was back in the side for Vasco SC as Coach
EbanMisquita made just one change replacing Sunny Fernandes with the youngster,
while Dempo SC had no change in the squad.
Princeton didn’t take long to make his mark in the team as he
gave his team an early lead when JaisonVaz set the youngster at goal and the
former’s right footer crashed into the Dempo SC nets in the second minute.
Stunned by reverse, the Golden Eagles regrouped quickly and
pressed their opponents with quick passes and attacked from the width.
Dempo SC had the best chance to draw level in the seventh
minute, but Joaquim Abranches shot wide from the goal mouth after
NicksonCastanha’s free-kick hit the cross bar and fell to the former FC Goa
striker.
The North Goa side just couldn’t keep their composure infront of
the rival goal.
Hayden Fernandes failed to capitalise on Vasco keeper
PrabhakarKattimani’s miss pass which fell in his path, but the former AIFF
academy player fumbled when it mattered most.
In the 21st minute, Vasco SC’s Sherwin went into referee’s books
for a rough tackle on Hayden. The youngster himself took the resultant
free-kick from outside the box, which deflected off the wall.
The Port Towners doubled the lead just before the break when
Lalbabu Matho’s aerial ball was met by Rovan Pereira, who scored past helpless
Dempo SC keeper Tyson Caido, 2-0.
Dempo SC missed two chances before the half time whistle, as
first Hayden’s shot hit the cross bar and minutes later, Abranches saw his
effort brilliantly saved by Vasco SC keeper Kattimani.
Dempo SC started the second half on an attacking note and it
didn't take long for the Golden Eagles to pull a goal back.
Naveen scored with a neat placement after being fed by
BeevanD'Mello from the left flank.
The goal enlightened the Dempo SC camp as they dominated the
proceedings. NicksonCastanha's saw his long range effort miss the target by
inches.
Dempo SC coach introduced Kapil Hoble replacing Beevan, who
failed to make any impact in the team besides his earlier assist.
The North Goa side conceded the third goal in the 47th minute
when Vasco's Jaison scored off Sherwin's assist against the run of play.
It wasn't Dempo's day as the North Goa team just couldn't get
their acts right in front of the rival goal.
Hayden, Kapil, Abranches failed to keep their cool as they shot
wide on various occasions.
Dempo SC were awarded a penalty in the second half added time
when Kapil Hoble was tripped by Vasco's Jovan. Skipper Nickson failed to
convert from the spot kick. Vasco's Kattimani bagged the Man-of-the-Match
award.
Eban Misquita, coach of Vasco SC was on top with the Port Town
boys emerging winners.” I came into the Goa Sevens Premier League with most of
my best boys not playing here. But in this game I played them in positions they
had never played but it worked. I told them to continue the attack and it
worked wonders,” said Eban.
Dempo coach Samir Naik was in no mood to comment but he looked
visibly upset at the missed opportunities.
PLAYING TODAY
GOA SEVENS PREMIER LEAGUE
Salgaocar
SC vs Sporting Clube De Goa, Group B Match, at SAG ground, Fatorda, Margao,
7:30 pm.
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
MICKY BRACE FIRES GUARDIAN ANGEL SC INTO SEMIS
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FC Bardez vs Guardian Angel SC players battle in their Group B Match, on Day-10 of the Goa Sevens Premier League match played at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Tuesday.
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| Micky Fernandes bagged the Man of the Match award. |
The Curchorem side became the first team to qualify for the
knock-outs after collecting seven points from three matches.
Bonny Niasso and sub Sanwil D’Costa were the other goal scorers
for the winners while Peter Carvalho netted a brace for Bardez.
Guardian Angel Coach Riston Rodrigues made one change in his
side introducing Josley Dias in place of Nicholas Fernandes while FC Badez
Coach Climax Lawrence made no changes in the line up from his previous game.
Riding on the vociferous fans, Guardian Angel SC took control of
the game from the first whistle. The Curchorem side tested the North Goa team
on several occasions in the first quarter before taking the much deserved lead.
First, Ashely Araujo saw his right footer saved by FC Bardez
keeper Jeet Gupta while minutes later Bonny Niasso’s goal bound shot took the
deflection of the rival defender and went out for a corner.
Guardian Angel finally broke the deadlock in the 14th minute,
when Josley Dias and Bonny Dias broke the Bardez defence with quick passes
before the latter fired a low shot in the far corner, 1-0.
Guardian Angel SC showed no sign of content as they pressed in
search for their second and almost scored in the 16th minute, only to see
Ashley’s shot hit the woodwork.
At the other end, FC Bardez equalised in the next minute when
Guardian Angel keeper failed to collect ShubhamDessai’s shot which rolled into
Peter Carvalho’s path and the skipper finished with a simple shot to draw
level.
Guardian Angel SC found themselves on the back foot in the final
minutes of the first half. However, Guardian Angel keeper Pratheesh VV made a
stunning save on a one-on situation to deny FC Bardez’sShubham.
Guardian Angel began the second half on an attacking note with
Benze Clemente’s shot missing the post by inches.
The Curchorem side were awarded a penalty in the 47th minute
when FC Bardez’ sAlesh late challenge on Don Bosco in the box forced referee
point towards the spot. Micky stepped up to take the kick and made no mistake
to put Guardian Angel ahead.
FC Bardez drew level in the 51st minute when Peter Carvalho
capitalised on Guardian Angel defensive mix to complete his brace.
However, FC Bardez were stunned in the very next minute when
Micky scored a stunning goal from the centre kick to put his team back into the
lead.
Second half substitute Sanwil scored the team’s fourth goal in
the 58th minute with a beautiful volley which crashed into FC Bardez nets off
Benzu’s assist, 4-2.
Guardian Angel SC’s Micky bagged the Man-of-the-Match award.
Riston Rodgrigues, coach of Guardian Angel SC was extremely
pleased with his teams’ performance. “I thought we could have converted some
more goals; but the boys played well to come back with a bang. In the second
half, I told the boys to remain calm and focused, it worked wonders as our
supporters too were rallying behind us throughout the match,”said Riston.
“We are the first semi-finalist of the Goa Sevens Premier League
and I am looking forward to winning our upcoming matches,” said Riston.
Climax Lawrence, coach of FC Bardez was upset after putting up a
strong fight against Guardian Angel SC in the second half.” I felt we played
well this time. The boys failed to defend and missed out on easy goals but
surely they played their hearts out,” said Climax.
PLAYING TODAY
GOA SEVENS PREMIER LEAGUE
Dempo
Sc vs Vasco SC, Group A Match, at SAG ground, Fatorda, Margao, 7:30 pm.
Saturday, 6 May 2017
SPORTING CLUBE WIN THRILLER AGAINST FC BARDEZ
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FC Bardez and Sporting Clube De Goa players battle in their Group B Match, on Day-6 of the Goa Sevens Premier League matchplayed at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Friday. (Pic Roxanne D'silva)
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FATORDA: Sporting Clube de Goa scored a thrilling 4-2 win against FC Bardez in the Goa Sevens Premier League match, played at Sports Authority of Goa ground, Fatorda, on Friday.
A second half goal fest enthralled hundreds of spectators gathered for the Group B match as Sporting Clube registered their first win in the regulation time taking them to five points from two matches while FC Bardez are just with a point from equal fixtures.
A Peter Carvalho own-goal and Mauvin Borges late strike took the match beyond Bardez’s reach after AleshSawant and ShubhumDessai had levelled terms for the losers.
Coming from a narrow win against Guardian Angel SC, showing faith and belief in his team, Sporting Clube de Goa Coach Mateus Costa made no changes in the playing seven while FC Bardez coach Climax Lawrence made just one change from the side which lost narrowly against Salgaocar FC in the shootout with LenstanAfonso replacing Franky Oliveira.
Despite starting the match on equal footings, it was Sporting Clube who broke the deadlock in the 11th minute through George D’Souza against the run of play.
FC Bardez team played as a unit with AleshSawant and Peter Carvalho teaming up well orchestrating cheeky moves in the midfield.
However, in the 15th minute, the former Chuchill Bros lad AleshSawant’s goal bound shot was pushed to safety by the Flaming Oranje keeper Vivik Gopal.
The second quarter was more of a midfield battle as Sporting’s Glan Martins played deeper to keep a check on FC Bardez’s attacks.
Bardez should have levelled terms in the 21st minute, but captain Peter Carvalha’s header missed the post by inches.
The final few minutes of the first half saw Sporting draw deeper while Bardez FC missed on various occasions to draw level.
The second half was a different story which witnessed a thrilling encounter as both teams scored five goals between them.
Sporting didn’t take long to double the lead as Cajetan Fernandes scored off a sublime finish in the 33rd minute.
Hardly had the cheers settled, FC Bardez pulled a goal back through Shubham Desai.
The goal breathed life in FC Bardez as the team constantly raided their opponents. AleshSawant almost levelled terms in the 38th minute when he rounded off the rival keeper only to see his shot clear off the line by the defender.
However, Alesh got on to the score sheet in the 42nd minute when Girish made a brilliant run dribbling past two opponents players before setting by Alesh as goal, and the latter showed his composure as he slotted home from close, 2-2.
Just when FC Bardez were gaining momentum, they suffered a blow when Peter Carvalho scored an own goal when he tried to defend a Sporting Clube free-kick.
Coach Mateus introduced Mauvin Borges in place of Joseph and the substitute made an immediate impact as he made the issues safe for his team netting the fourth goal in the 53rd minute.
FC Bardez pushed for late goals but, try as they might, it did not arrive as Vivek Gopal stood tall guarding his goal.
Maymol Rocky, coach of the Indian women’s football team lauded the organizers and Benjamin Silva, President of the GSPL for holding the Goa Sevens Premier League. “I am amazed at the quality and response the GSPL has got. I have requested the organizers to introduce the GSPL women’s league too, this would be very competitive and exciting for football fans,” said Maymol. The affable coach congratulated the winning team and their coach.
Sporting Clube’s George D’Souza bagged the Man-of-the-Match award at the hands of Maymol Rocky, Coach of the Indian Women’s football team, and GSPL officials.
PLAYING TODAY
GOA SEVENS PREMIER LEAGUE
Dempo SC vs SCC Cavelossim at SAG ground, Fatorda, Margao, 7:30 pm.
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