Chubby Cheeks victorious

Chubby Cheeks, Porvorim reigned supreme after defeating Don Bosco Oratory 4-3 via the sudden death to take home the 1st Venky’s Youth Cup in association with Blackburn Rovers Football Club, at Poriat ground, Calangute on Friday. The match ended goalless after normal time.

Ponjekars meet CM, stress on rebuiding Campal Stadium

A delegation of prominent citizens representing different Campal, Mira Mar, Santa Ines areas, sports clubs and institutions from Panjim, led by Leader of the Opposition and MLA, Manohar Parrikar, met the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, to press their case for rebuilding Campal football stadium.

Betalbatim lift Cana Benaulim Cup – Heraldo Goa

Margao: Betalbatim Sporting Club beat Sporting Club of Davorlim 1-0 to emerge champions in Cana Benaulim Panchayat Cup soccer organised by Cana Benaulim Sporting Association in the finals at St John Baptist ground, Benaulim, Sunday. There was no score at half time.

Campal comes alive as 118 teams drum support for rebuilding stadium

The erstwhile Campal Stadium came alive and kicking what with a record number of 118 teams indulging in spot-kicking, scores of former international, national and state footballers alongwith hundreds of fans cheering them despite heavy rains and rough weather, with just one motto – rebuild the Campal Stadium. It was a massive show of strength on Sunday.

Betalbatim lift Cana Benaulim Cup

Betalbatim Sporting Club beat Sporting Club of Davorlim 1-0 to emerge champions in Cana Benaulim Panchayat Cup soccer organised by Cana Benaulim Sporting Association in the finals at St John Baptist ground, Benaulim, Sunday. There was no score at half time.

KJ’s defend Aliens title

KJ’s Basketeers retained their title defeating Margao Basketeers 52-44 in 19th All-Goa Aliens Basketeers basketball tournament at Fr Benedict Furtado memorial sports complex, Panjim, Thursday.  Patrick Silveira (14), Akash Madgaonkar (11) and Shiva (11) combined well and top scored for KJ’s. 

Andrew FC crowned champs

Andrew Friends Club grabbed honours at the 5th All-Goa weightlifting championship organised by Weightlifting Association of Goa in collaboration with SAG at Carambolim panchayat, Old Goa, recently.

Damodar Gym emerged runners-up while Vivekanand Tambli was adjudged the strongest man.

Davorlim oust Don Bosco

Sporting Club of Davorlim defeated Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 7-6 via the sudden death to storm into the semi-finals of All-Goa Cana Benaulim Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Cana Benaulim Sporting Association at St John Baptist ground, Benaulim, Friday. Don Bosco were leading 1-0 at the breather.

Prasanna lifts chess crown

Prasanna Swamy drew her last round match with defending champion Gauri Hadkonkar to emerge State women champion at Shripad Vishnu Kamat Tarcar memorial women chess championship organised by JCI St Inez in association with SAG and Goa Chess.

India U-16 boys all set

After being put through their paces for the past ten weeks, the India U-16 team probables are currently on trial for the next two weeks, which started on Monday at Chowgule College, Margao under the tutelage of India Academy coach Colin Toal.

Churchill Brothers takes in 5 new players

Churchill Brothers have strengthened their team by signing five experienced players for the next season, including the Chirag United duo-midfielder Jerry Zirsanga and winger Melwyn Rodrigues.  Alongwith them, JCT's striker Sarang Singh ,who is back to the club after a year's hiatus and his teammate Jaspreet Singh, have also been signed, besides young Basil Rego from Vasco Sports Club.

Goan youth have good future: Armando

Dempo SC coach Armando Colaco who was on a five-day tour to Denmark to study the academy and coaching at the FC Mitdjylland Club in Iskat, Herning Denmark was impressed with the way they have been coaching the youth.

AIFF plans glitzy opening for I-League

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is planning to kick-start the next I-League with a bang, so as to give a boost to the 4-year-old tournament.  “We are planning to start the I-League with a bang. We would be promoting the opener in a big way with help from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). We plan to have an opening ceremony on the lines of the ones AFC normally has for their own tournaments,” said I-League CEO Sunando Dhar, who was here to inspect Sporting Clube de Goa club.

Salgaocar’s MUPC dreams crash

After reaching the semi-finals, Salgaocar who were representing India recently returned from the Manchester United Premier Cup South East Asia finals held in Sriracha, Thailand from June 6 to 9.  Salgaocar first met Singapore at 10 a.m. Salgaocar dominated entirely and scored through Aldrich Coelho after ten minutes. Singapore scored a goal in the dying minutes to snatch a draw.

Make Campal a village ground: CCP

The Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP) felt that the Campal stadium should be a 1200-seater ground, one like the one in villages.  Yatin Parekh, Mayor, stated that the grounds realities and sentiments of Campal residents have been taken into consideration before coming to the decision.

Sporting Clube optimistic after AFC-AIFF visit for pro-licensing

The AFC-AIFF delegation for verifying club license criteria for professional clubs looked very impressed after the visit to newly promoted Sporting Clube de Goa, Saturday.  The six-member strong delegation led by Suzuki, AFC’s Director of Competitions, and which included AIFF’s CEO Sunando Dhar and Roma Khanna and AFC’s Benjamin Tan, Steve Kim and Laksoud, inspected the facilities including the practice ground, gymnasium and home venue for the I-League matches and the club house where they interacted with the designated club officials.

Dempo crush Air India 4-0

Air India got a taste of what class is all about when they took on Dempo Sports Club who demolished them 14-0 in their clash of 4th I-League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Monday. Dempo led 4-0 at the break. Air India were outplayed on both halves during which their citadel fell four times. Fortunately, the host team’s story of missed opportunities continued through to a lesser degree before they tripped to a 14-0 win.

Churchill Brothers lose 2-3 to Pune Football club

IFA Shield champions Churchill Brothers’ hopes of securing their 4th I-League runners-up crown were buried when they lost 2-3 to 10-man Pune Football Club in their concluding match at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Tuesday.

Dempo Confident of securing full points

Dempo Sports Club are confident of securing full points from their concluding match of 4th I-League against HAL, Bangalore at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Wednesday.  Dempo, buoyed by their flawless 14-0 win over Air India are determined to put across minnow HAL to secure the runners-up spot.

Adarsh YS move into semis

MARGAO: Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao overcame a stiff challenge to defeat Goa Velha SC 4-3 via the tie-breaker and enter the semi-finals of Rossman Cruz FBM soccer at Nagoa grounds, Monday. Saligao will now meet St Sebastiao, Fatorda in the semi- finals on June 1.

Churchill Bros to clash with Pune FC

MARGAO: Riding on their win over defending champions Dempo, Pune FC is looking to go all out to secure a win to finish among the top five when they meet Churchill Brothers in their last engagement of the I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, here tomorrow.

Dempo beat Air-India in 14-0

MARGAO: Defending champions Dempo Sports Club created history in the Indian Football scenario on Monday when they thrashed Air-India 14-0 in the I-league football match played at Nehru Staduim,here and assured themselves of a second spot in this prestigious tournament.  Dempo were leading 4-0 at the breather, though they could have scored at least four more goals in this half itself.

Salgaocar Sports Club clinches I-League Title

LUDHIANA: Salgaocar Sports Club clinched their maiden I-League title after recording a 2-0 victory over JCT in their last round match on Monday.  The Green Brigade from Goa made short work of JCT at the Guru Nanak Stadium here to finish at the top of the I-League table on 56 points from 26 matches, beyond the reach of any other club.

Ponda Veterans face Ilhas Zone in final

Ponda Football Veterans showed some good shooting skills to overpower Chandor Veterans 3-1 to enter the finals of late V V Dempo Memorial Veterans League organised by Goa Veterans Association, at Chandor ground on Saturday.

Sai Avtaar lift Salgaocar Trophy

Sai Avtaar, Anjuna produced excellent moves in the one-sided final to easily curtail Pilerne Sports Club 4-0 and to lay hands on 20th Late V M Salgaocar Trophy inter-village football tournament organised by Saligao Sporting Club, at Saligao ground, on Saturday. The teams began on a promising note but it was Pilerne who held a slight edge over the rivals, but their forwards failed to convert the chances that came their way.

Candolim move into quarters

Candolim Sports Club got better of St Sebastian, Fatorda 6-4 via the tie-breaker after both teams played out a 1-all draw to move into quarter-finals of Calangute Panchayat Cup All-Goa inter-village football tournament, at Poriat ground, Calangute, on Saturday.

Goa Velha prove it in sudden death

Goa Velha Sports Club proved it in sudden death to score a 7-6 win over Parish Youth, Nuvem and stormed into the semi-finals of All-Goa Fr Bento Martins memorial inter-village football tournament, organised by St Ann Cultural Troupe, at Agonda ground, on Saturday.

Curtorim in Ambelim final

Curtorim Gymkhana prevailed over Parish Youth, Nuvem 6-5 via the tie-breaker to storm into the final of All-Goa Ambelim Cup inter-village football tournament, organised by Ambelim Sports Club, at Ambelim ground.

Good start for Goa at Nat chess

Goa’s Riya Savant, Vidula Dempo, Rajaryan Kuvelkar and Nitish Belurkar secured two points each in the second round of Under-11 Boys and Girls National Chess Championship 2011 in progress at Karnavati Club Ahmedabad, Gujrat.

Sporting Clube walk past Churchill

Sporting Clube de Goa defeated Churchill Brothers 2-1 in Kingfisher Professional League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Thursday. Sporting led 2-0 at the break.  Sporting Clube dictated terms from the start, holding an upper hand in the midfield and remaining solid as a rock in the defence.

Adarsh enter semis

Adarsh Yuvak Sangh defeated St Sebastian, Mapusa 3-1 to move into the semi-finals of 18th Pilerne Panchayat Cup All-Goa inter-village football tournament organised by Pilerne Sports Club, at Pilerne ground, Thursday.
Adarsh forged ahead in the 4th minute through Clyde Dias off a long ranger from goalkeeper Sonam.  Adarsh doubled the lead immediately through Francis Fernandes off Clyde Dias’ superb pass.
Changing over, St Sebastian did not give up and pulled one back in the 39th minute through Stephen Fernandes off after being fed by Aires Fernandes. Clyde Dias scored another goal for Adarsh off Francis Fernandes cross in the 45th minute - HD

Dempo aim for victory

Defending champions Dempo Sports Club will go all out for three points when they take on seventh place Pune FC in a crucial I-League match at Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune, on Friday at 6 p.m.  “The team is in good spirits. The boys know they have to win this match and are determined to give their best,” said chief coach, Armando Colaco.

Sporting squeeze past Goa Velha

After an exciting 90 minutes, Sporting Clube de Goa edged past 10-man Goa Velha Sports Club 2-1 in GFA’s Taca Goa U-20 First Division, at Duler stadium here, Wednesday. The match was goalless at the breather.  Goa Velha’s Joseph Rodrigues was sent off in the 71st minute, which allowed Sporting Clube to take advantage and score two goals in quick succession. Somshekar Kumbar netted a consolation goal from the penalty spot four minutes from time for Goa Velha.

St. Peter Boys champs

St Peter Boys, Tivai Vaddo defeated Valankanni Boys, Saligao 2-0 to win the 1st All-Goa 7-a-side soccer tournament organised by Queen Valankanni Boys, Calangute, recently. St Peter Boys were richer by Rs 10,000 while Valankanni Boys had to be content with Rs 7,000 alongwith trophies.  Following individual prizes were awarded: Highest goal scorer of the tournament Francis Coutinho (St Peter). Best player of the tournament Stanley Fernandes (Valankanni). Disciplined team Dam Dhoom, Valpoi.

Dramapur clinch Sucaldem Cup

Youth of Dramapur scored a 2-0 win over Santa Cruz of Tolleaband to emerge champs in Sucaldem Cup football tournament organised by Sucaldem Youth Club at Sucaldem ground, Chinchinim, recently. Dramapur led 1-0 at the breather.  Dramapur made their intentions clear as they instantly went on the offensive and it was Dramapur that enjoyed the better of the exchanges in both the sessions.

Calangute pip Carmona

Calangute Association scored a solitary goal victory over Carmona Sports Club in the inaugural match of Calangute Panchayat Cup All-Goa inter-village football tournament at Poriat ground, Calangute, Wednesday.

Beto, Opara for Churchill

Odafe plays waiting game  With the 2010-11 season having more or less ended for Churchill Brothers with just a single trophy in the form of the IFA Shield triumph, the Goan side will need to fortify in key departments and the club has already taken important steps towards realizing the same.

Salgaocar Jrs triumph

Salgaocar SC Juniors were crowned ‘India Champions’ when they defeated Mumbai FC 5-4 via the tie-breaker in the finals of NIKE-Manchester United Premier Cup soccer in Pune, Tuesday.  Earlier in the semi-finals, Salgaocar beat Guwahati Town Club 3-0 via the tie-breaker. Aldrich Fernandes saved all the three rival goal attempts.

Duhok ousts Dempo

It took a first half strike from Khaled Musher Ismail of Duhok Sports Club to send Dempo Sports Club packing out of AFC Cup in a one-legged round of 16 tie here on Tuesday.
Duhok played the ball forward and one of their forwards tried to make space when he was fouled on the edge of the area. Khalid stepped up and smacked one into the top corner right between goalkeeper Subashish Roy Chowdhary and the defender on the far post.
Ranti Martins came close to equalising with his heavy first touch, but a Duhok player snatched the ball after Ranti was one-on-one with the keeper.
A response from Dempo was expected in the second period but it never came. In the second half, Duhok dominated possession and closed the game down. They did create several chances late on only to squander them.  A super defending in latter stages meant Duhok held on for a famous 1-0 victory. - Heraldo

Goa’s campaign in Santosh ends

Inclusion of non-Goan players, partiality flayed  Goa drew with Punjab 1-1 in the last quarter-final league match and even tough Services were beaten 0-2 by Railways, they bowed out from 65th Santosh Trophy National football championship in Guwahati, Tuesday. Impressive Railways continued their winning streak and made their way into the last four.

Goa hold Services, Railways win

Goa managed to salvage their reputation when they held formidable Services to a 3-3 draw in their second Pool B quarter-final league match in Santosh Trophy National football championship at Guhuwati, Sunday. Goa thus collected their first point.

Cuncolim Union house opened

The Chief Justice of Allahabad Court, Justice Ferdino Rebello on Saturday inaugurated the Cuncolim Union Club House and sports complex in the presence of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, local MLA and Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao, Cuncolim Municipal Council, Devendra Dessai and GFA’s senior vice-president and Cuncolim Union president, Elvis Gomes at Duplea Xeth, Cuncolim, Saturday.

Alan Sequeira bags third place getting a Bronze

Goa’s ace rider, Alan Sequeira cemented his place as the State’s numero uno rider as he bagged the third place for the second time in eight days at the 2nd MRF National Supercross Championship in Coimbatore, Sunday.

Churchill Brothers beat East Bengal 2-1

The chance of Federation Cup champions, East Bengal of making it to the top of the I-League table suffered a major setback when they went down 1-2 to IFA Shield winners Churchill Brothers at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Sunday. Churchill led 1-0 at half time.

Fatorda, Warriors in semi-finals

Fatorda XI and AEW Warriors entered the semi-finals of All-Goa Iqbal T20 cricket tournament organised by Iqbal XI, Margao at SAG Sports Complex, Fatorda, Friday.

In the first quarter-finals, Fatorda XI beat Politics Cricket Club, Mapusa by 7 wickets.

Title race hots up as Churchill, EB clash

An engrossing battle for supremacy is expected in the derby clash between IFA Shield champions Churchill Brothers and Federation Cup winners East Bengal in a crucial I-league match at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Sunday at 4.30 p.m.

Goa face Services in Santosh

Football fans were sad that Goa started their Santosh Trophy National football championship on a dismal note with Railways registering a facile 3-0 victory at Guhuwati on Friday.  Goa next meet Services on May 22 with the later having drawn 2-2 with strong Punjab in the first Pool B quarter-final league match.

Davorlim Sports Club beat Verna Sports Club 5-3

Davorlim Sports Club prevailed over Verna Sports Club 5-3 via the tie-breaker to storm into the final of All-Goa 17th Sao Jose de Areal Villagers Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club, at Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal, Saturday.

Randy "Macho Man" Savage, a larger-than-life personality from professional wrestling's 1980s flying-elbow heyday known for his raspy voice, brash style and the young woman named Miss Elizabeth who often accompanied him, died in a car crash Friday in Florida. He was 58.

Coach Armando gets 4-month National duty

Goa’s Armando Colaco (Dempo Sports Club) has been appointed as Team India’s interim coach for four months, his first assignment being in-charge of the team for the World Cup qualifiers and also the international friendlies.

Praises pour in for Colaco from fellow Goenkars

Mahesh Lotlikar, assistant coach, Pune Football Club and former India defender has lauded the All India Football Federation’s decision to appoint Dempo Sports Club chief coach, Armando Colaco as the new Team India coach.

Iqbal XI win GCA Div A

Iqbal XI defeated Seiko by three wickets in the finals of Goa Cricket Association A Division, held recently. Seiko won the toss and elected to bat setting a target of 208 for 8 in 40 overs.

Ranti scores winner for Dempo

A second half header by Ranti Martins was enough for Dempo to go past Mumbai FC at Shahu Maharaj Stadium, Kolhapur, Thursday.  Mumbai had Abhishek Yadav and Henry Ezeh upfront with Ebi Sukore operating behind them. Armando Colaco started with Marcus Peixoto, Siavash Samenia, Mahesh Gawli, who recovered in time from dehydration and the knock on the head, and Valeriano Rebello in what was a makeshift defence while Nicolau Borges filled in for Clifford Miranda.

Holiday Club enter semis

Holiday Club, Arpora prevailed over Milagres Sports Club 5-3 via the tie-breaker after a 1-1 draw to move into the semi-finals of Saligao United Cup soccer 9-a-side inter-village football tournament organised by Saligao United at Saligao Seminary ground, Thursday. There was no score at half time.

Salgaocar win, keep title race open

It was indeed a game of two halves but Salgaocar Sports Club’s performance in the second half was more fulfilling after a 3-2 win over East Bengal at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Thursday.  For 45 minutes, Salgaocar looked all drowned as they were trailing 2-1.  The fear of East Bengal’s midfield dominating the centre came true with Pen Orji, Mehtab Hussain, Sushanth Mathew and Harmanjot Singh Khabra making Salgaocar look ordinary with strikers Tolgay Ozbey and Baljit Sahni constantly on the prowl.

Title race wide open: Armando

Dempo SC suffered an away defeat at the hands of East Bengal as the Red and Gold brigade edged past the defending champions by a 3-2 margin, last Sunday.  Coach Armando Colaco believes that his boys shall certainly bounce back from the defeat when they next face Mumbai FC in Kolhapur. 

Churchill lift YBP trophy

Churchill Brothers beat Crown Club, Santa Cruz 3-1 - 25-19, 22-25, 25-16, 25-15 to lift the YBP, Benaulim All-Goa volleyball trophy organised by Young Boys of Patrocin, recently. Yeshwant (Power), Raymond Santinamo, Vijay, Aaron, Manohar and Bharat excelled for Churchill while Pappu did well for Crown Club.

GFA to take up Vasco’s case

Vasco SC held a meeting with the Goa Football Association (GFA) executive secretary, Alberto Colaco on Tuesday, whereby it was agreed that the club’s appeal will be sent to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).  Seikhohao Tuboi has been deemed ‘ineligible’ by the AIFF and was barred from representing Shillong Lajong after four matches in the I-League Second Division despite no official protest being lodged against the club, given that Southern Samity’s complaint was dismissed for not being made before their first match.

National windsurfing flagged off

The National windsurfing championships were flagged off by veteran sailor and ten-time National champion, Derrick Menezes at Hawaii beach, Dona Paula, Tuesday. The championship will see three ex-National champions - Derrick Menezes, Remy Fernandes and Donald Coelho, vying for top honors, with INS Hansa’a Ramlal Seervi also in the ranks. 

Betalbatim emerge U-16 champs

Bresources Betalbatim Sporting Club defeated Salgaocar Sports Club 1-0 to emerge champions in GFA’s U-16 State finals at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Tuesday. The all-important goal came in injury time of the first half when defender Neville Albuquerque headed home off a flag kick taken by Quan Gomes.

Services boxing champs

The Services team claimed the 38th Boxing Federation Monnet Cup 2011 with 40 points in its kitty in the team championship organised by Goa Amateur Boxing Association at Calangute Association ground, Sunday. Haryana secured the second place with 20 points while Uttarakhand claimed the third place with 13 points. Goan boxers secured three bronze medals.

Dempo thrash Macasana

Dempo Sports Club scored a fluent 4-0 win over Macasana Welfare Club in GFA’s Taca U-20 at Curtorim ground, Tuesday. Thee was no score at half time. Dempo were in total command and virtually toyed with the rival weak defence. Dempo opened their scoring in the 74th minute when Jovito Fernandes bulged the net. The goal spurred Dempo to launch sporadic raids and Macazana’s citadel fell again in the 76th minute when Jorax Fernandes made it 2-0.

Goa Velha pip Vagator PY

Goa Velha Sports Club got the better of Vagator Parish Youth Sports Club 3-2 to move into the quarter-finals of Fr Chico Bayside Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Candolim Sports Club at Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, Tuesday.

Cuncolim Union’s dream come true

Cuncolim Union’s vision to have a building of its own will finally come true, when the Rs 65 lakh club house-cum-sports complex will be inaugurated by Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, Justice Ferdino Rebello in the presence of Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat, Sports Minister, Babu Azgaonkar, local MLA and Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao, Devendra Dessai, chairperson, Cuncolim Municipal Council and SAG executive director V M Prabhudessai on May 21 at Zulpea Xeth, Cuncolim at 5 p.m.

Sanvordem Boys lift Arjun Trophy

Sanvordem Boys, Sanvordem defeated Chunouti Boys, Dharbandoda by 60 runs in the finals of 12 overs Arjun’s Sanvordem Premier League sponsored by Mata, Mamata and Sukhadata and organised by Sanvordem Youth at Mollem panchayat ground, Tuesday.

Youth of Dramapur enter Finals

Youth of Dramapur came from behind to defeat Bandfol Sports Club 3-2 to cruise into the finals of Sucaldem Cup football tournament organised by Sucaldem Youth Club at Sucaldem ground, Chinchinim, Monday. Dramapur were trailing 0-1 at half time.

Deepak saves the day for Aivao United

A last gasp goal from Deepak Rajput rescued a point for Aivao United as they drew 2-2 with Bhagwati Sports Club in GFA’s U-20 Second Division at Dr Remigio Pinto ground, Taleigao on Monday. Bhagwati led 2-0 at the lemon break. Amit Kunkonkar got Bhagwati’s campaign off to a great start, netting after only ten minutes.

Ravi moots volleyball revival

Big time volleyball will grip Ponda and surrounding areas from May 18, as Home Minister, Ravi Naik, as President of one of the oldest clubs in the area - Jawahar Club of Ponda - is all set to launch an invitational volleyball tournament in memory of their ex-players Sharad Borkar, Mathias D’Costa and Cleto Caldeira figuring two prominent outstation teams, Marina Club of Chennai and Hyderabad XI besides the local ones.

AIFF may take action against Shillong Lajong

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is still examining the Seikhohao Tuboi case wherein a player was suspended midway through the I-League Second Division from playing for Shillong Lajong.  The player in question was registered at least with two State Associations simultaneously which was a clear disregard to the league’s regulation which states, “Only players who are first registered with the respective State association for the 2010-11 season are eligible to take part in the League.”

Betalbatim S.C. march into Final U/16

Betalbatim Sports Club marched into the finals of the GFA’s Under-16 play-off defeating Brasil Futebol Academia 4-3 via the tie-breaker at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Sunday. Betalbatim led 1-0 at the breather. Betalbatim coach Eban Mesquito was dramatically sent off in the 64th minute which amazingly left Betalbatim with no other official sitting on their bench.

PVC walk past Milagres

PVC Association, Parra, scored a solitary goal victory over Milagres Sports Club in the inaugural match of Fr. Chico Cup Bayside inter-village football tournament organized by Candolim Sports Club at Dr. Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, on Monday.

Siolim Sodiem reach semi finals

Siolim Sodiem Sports Club eventually prevailed to move into the semi-finals after defeating Sirsaim Sports and Welfare club 4-2 via the tie-breaker in Siolim Sodiem Super Soccer Trophy at St. Anthony’s Church ground on Sunday. The match ended 1-1 after normal time.

It’s a miracle, admits Peter Vaz

"It’s a miracle. We rose from the ashes, so as to say. Justice has been finally done after the great setback of last year. We regained what we were forced to relinquish. The feeling is great,” commented Peter Vaz from Shillong after Sporting Clube de Goa regained the I-League position on Saturday.

Sporting Clube de Goa back in I-League

Sporting Clube de Goa beat Royal Wahingdoh 2-0 on the final match day at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong to book a berth in next season’s I-League. Going into the match, the Flaming Orange were placed third on the table and needed a victory to guarantee their promotion.

Pugilist Pushkar impresses

The 38th Boxing Federation Monnet Cup 2011 Championship organized by Goa Amateur Boxing Association got underway at Calangute Association ground on Thursday.

The inaugural bout in the men’s “light fly” (49kg) was comfortably won by Haryana’s Sandeep. Sandeep defeated Chandigarh’s Vikash Dahiya (4-1).

Quadri thrashes Nagesh Naik

PANJIM: Bulcola Quadri thrashed Nagesh Naik 6-1, 6-1 to clinch men’ singles title at the all Goa Hotshots open tennis tournament held at Clube Tennis de Gasper Dias, Miramar on Saturday.  In ladies singles finals, Aishwarya Nunes beat Raisa Mergulhao 6-1, 6-2 to take the top honours while in men’s doubles finals, the pair of Bulcola Quadri and Nagesh Naik were made to toil hard in three sets to overcome the stiff challenge from Steve Gomes and Newton. Bulcola and Nagesh finally romped home 6-1, 3-6, 6-0.

PWD Beats Directorate of Agriculture

PANJIM: An unbeaten 60 by Mayur Naik and a useful 24 by Sameer Chodankar helped PWD beat Directorate of Agriculture by 15 runs to sail into the finals of the State Level Inter–Govt Dept T20 season ball cricket tournament organised by PWD Sports & Recreation Club in association with SAG, on Saturday.

CANA BENAULIM MOVES INTO SEMI FINALS

MARGAO: Cana Benaulim moved into the semi-finals of St Anthony’s Super Soccer tournament with a hard fought 2-1 victory in the semi-finals against St Cruz, Cavelossim at Directorate of Sports grounds, Colva, on Saturday.

NAVELIM DEFEATED BY VERNA 5-4

MARGAO: Verna Sports Club scored a 5-4 goal victory via tie-breaker against Navelim Villagers Union in a pulsating match of the Sao Jose de Areal Soccer played at Padribhat grounds, Sao Jose de Areal, on Saturday.

Dempo, Sporting excite in six-goal thriller

MAPUSA: Hanslum Furtado’s first session hat-trick went in vain as Sporting Club de Goa rallied in the second half to share the spoils with Dempo Sports Club following a 3-3 draw in the GFA’s U-18 First Division League at Duler grounds, on Saturday.

St Anthony’s beat Goa Velha 4–3

PANJIM: St Anthony’s Sports Club, Colva overcame Goa Velha Sports Club 4-3 via tie-breaker to enter the semi-finals of the 15th Holy Cross inter-village football tournament, organised by Holy Cross Sports Club and played at Vodlemoll Kakoda ground, on Saturday.

Cavelossim Moves Into Quarter Finals

MARGAO: St Cruz Club of Cavelossim moved into the quarter-finals of St Anthony’s Super Soccer tournament with a 2-1 victory over Ambelim Sports Club at Directorate of Sports grounds, Colva on Sunday.  Although Ambelim played with only ten players as one of their key player did not turn up, they did give a tough fight to the Cavelossim lads. 

NAGOA SPORTS CLUB GRABS LAKHANPAL NOVINO GOLD SOCCER

MAPUSA: Nagoa Sports Club worked their way to a stunning 6-5 win via tie-breaker over Sangolda Lightning Club to lay their hands on the Lakhanpal Novino Gold Soccer organised by Candolim Sports Club and played at Dr Gustavo Monteiro grounds, Candolim, on Saturday.

St. Anthony’s Defeats Saligao 3-2

PANJIM: St Anthony’s Sports Club defeated Saligao United 3-2 via tie-breaker to enter the quarter-finals of the 15th Holy Cross inter-village football tournament, organised by Holy Cross Sports Club, and played at Vodlemoll Kakoda ground, on Sunday.

Mumbai Football beat Salgaocar Sports Club

MARGAO: Salgaocar Sports Club suffered another setback in their quest for the I-League crown when they lost to Mumbai Football Club 3-2 in an exciting match played at Nehru stadium, here on Friday evening. Mumbai FC left Salgaocar in disbelief taking 2-0 lead at the breather with Keegan Pereira and medio Noel Wilson scoring in the 17th and 32nd minutes respectively. They added one more goal to their tally in the 67th minute through Nicolas Rodrigues, an excellent midfielder and Benaulim lad who now plays for Mumbai outfit.

Cana Benaulim beats Rossman Cruz 4-0

MARGAO: Paulwin D’Silva scored a hat-trick to give a huge 4-0 win to Cana Benaulim Sporting Association over Rossman Cruz, Nagoa Verna in the St Anthony’s Super Soccer tournament played at Directorate of Sports grounds, Colva on Friday.

Nerul win 2-1

MAPUSA: A fine performance by striker Depraj Sangelkar enabled Nerul Sports Club record a fluent 2-1 win over St Sebastian Sports Club, Fatorda and enter the quarter-finals of the Late VM Salgaocar Soccer organised by Saligao Sporting at Saligao grounds, on Friday.

Goa Velha defeats St Savio 2-1

PANJIM: Goa Velha Sports Club defeated St Savio Sports Club Calangute 2-1 to make it to the quarters of the XVth Holy Cross inter-village football tournament, organised by Holy Cross Sports Club at Vodlemoll-Kakoda, on Friday.

DEMPO WINS WITH THE HELP OF FOREIGNERS

MARGAO: Dempo Sports Club thrashed a strong and youthful Indian Arrows team 5-2 in the I-League Football played at Nehru stadium this evening and made their intentions known that they mean business to conquer the title and bring glory to this famed football club.

GOA Police beat Laxmi Prasad Sports Club

MAPUSA: Goa Police Sports Club made the most of an easy opportunity as they slammed five goals against nine-man Laxmi Prasad Sports Club in just half an hour’s play in their GFA Second Division League (play-offs) played at Duler grounds, Saturday.

Saligao Sporting beat Nuvem SC 6-5 in tie breaker

MAPUSA: Saligao Sporting Club pipped Nuvem Sports Club 6-5 in the tie-breaker to move ahead in the Rusi Devar Soccer organised by Adarsh Yuvak Sangh at Saligao grounds, Wednesday.

Cortalim Gym and Fatima Convent champs

PANJIM: Cortalim Gymkhana and Fatima Convent won the boys and girls championship respectively in the Nike Elvino Memorial U-12 Football Festival for boys and girls organised by Salcete Football Club, Margao and played at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao.

Vasco loses 1-3 to Royal Wahingdoh

PANJIM: Goan qualifiers Sesa Football Academy and Vasco Sports Club had an off-day in the Second Division I-League group ties with Sesa being held to a goalless draw by Malabar United and Vasco suffering a 1-3 loss to Royal Wahingdoh, Thursday.

Dempo will meet Viva Kerala

PANJIM: Title contenders Dempo Sports Club will eye full points against Viva Kerala in their round 21 encounter of the I-League at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, on Friday. The match kicks off at 4.15pm.  The defending champions are high on confidence, especially with an imposing 4-2 win coming their way in the previous game against Chirag United away in Kolkata, last Sunday.

Laxmi Prasad beats Milagres 8-7 in tie breaker

MAPUSA: Laxmi Prasad Sports Club emerged unscathed from a high voltage Mapusa derby with a stunning 8-7 win via tie-breaker over old foes Milagres Sports Club to advance in the GFA’s Second Division League play-off at Duler grounds, Wednesday.

GPL final: Dempo concede lead to GSA

PANJIM: Goa Sports Academy pegged back Dempo Cricket Club as their bowlers kept chipping away and restricted Dempo for 220 to take a vital lead of 59 runs on the second day of their three-day GPL league final at Academy ground, Porvorim.

Murray confirms split with coach Corretja

LONDON: British tennis star Andy Murray has parted company with coaching consultant Alex Corretja as he seeks to halt a form slump stretching back to January, it was confirmed Tuesday.  World number five Murray said he had agreed a mutual split with former Spanish professional Corretja, who he regarded as a friend and mentor.

AFC ‘B’ coaching certificate course

PANJIM: The GFA in a press release on Tuesday said that fast tracking to directly attend the AFC ‘B’ coaching certificate course (without AFC ‘C’ Certificate) is applicable to former national players who have at least played 20 Internationals for the senior national team in the competitions. Internationals (who are willing and committed to football coaching) are requested to submit their CV along with the certificates to GFA, to prove that they have played at least 20 internationals for consideration for upgradation.

SWC Zaino enter semi-finals

PANJIM: SWC Zaino, Velim defeated Cuncolim Union 5-3 via the tie-breaker to enter the semi-finals of SWC Zaino Cup football tournament at Zaino grounds, Velim on Tuesday.

PCE Rego’s win PWD cricket tournament

PANJIM: PCE Rego’s team won the first inter SD/WD/CO tennis ball cricket tournament organised by PWD’s Sports & Recreation Club in association with Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) at the open football ground at Fatorda, Margao.

Mauvin Godinho Distributes Sports Kit To Clubs

VASCO: In his endeavour to encourage sports activities among the youth, the deputy speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Mr Mauvin Godinho distributed sports kit to nearly twelve registered clubs from Dabolim and Cortalim constituencies on Saturday.

Goa Velha in Zaino Cup quarters

PANJIM: Riding on a fine hat-trick by Chatur Singh, Goa Velha Sports Club thrashed Pax of Nagoa 5-1 to seal the quarter-final birth of the SWC Zaino Cup organised by Sports and Welfare Club of Zaino Velim and played at Zaino ground, Velim.

Nagoa Sporting Reach Semi Finals

MAPUSA: Nagoa Sporting Club left it late before they toiled their way past the challenge of PVC Parra by a solitary goal to enter the semis of the Lakhanpal Novino Gold soccer, organised by Candolim sports club, at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim grounds here today.

Peddem Bomm beat St Savio’s 3-1

MAPUSA: Peddem Bomm Sports Club recorded a fluent 3-1 win over St Savio’s Sports Club Calangute, to gain full points in the GFA’s Second Division League match played at Duler grounds on Friday.  The Anjuna outfit were in control of the proceedings from the start and raced to a 2-0 lead at the break, courtesy of a double from winger Dominic Fernandes.

GFA 2nd Div League: Sesa record first win

MAPUSA: Sesa Football Academy (Jrs) registered their first win of this year’s campaign of the GFA Second Division League after they got the better of Penha de Franca Sports Club, Britona by a solitary strike at Duler grounds, Wednesday.

Rama Winner of All Goa Body Building Championship

PANJIM: Rama Bhat was declared Champion of Champions at All Goa Bodybuilding championship held at Britona recently. The event was organised by Penha de Franca Sports Club and Fit Forever Gym, Britona under the aegis of Goa State Body Building Association.

Sangolda Lightning beat Wilred Leisure 2-0

MAPUSA: Sangolda Lightning Club got the better of Wilred Leisure Sports Club by a 2-0 margin to enter the next round of the Lakhanpal Novino Gold Soccer organised by Candolim Sports Club played at Dr Gustavo Monteiro grounds, Candolim on Wednesday.

Inter Milan, Manchester United in the Last eight

LONDON: Holders Inter Milan stared defeat in the face while Manchester United flirted with danger before both teams were able to sigh with relief after reaching the last eight of the Champions League on Tuesday.  Inter staged an unlikely comeback after being outplayed for long periods to win 3-2 in the second leg of their last-16 match at Bayern Munich to go through on away goals after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate following a night full of excitement.

DEMPO CRUSHED MOHUN BAGAN 4-1

PANJIM: Defending champions Dempo Sports Club continued their unbeaten run in the second-leg as they rode on a fine brace by Clifford Miranda to thrash Kolkata’s Mohun Bagan 4-1 in their I-League encounter at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda-Margao on Thursday.

GOA BAGGED SEVEN GOLD AND ONE SILVER IN PARA-ARCHERY

PANJIM: Goa bagged seven gold and one silver in the 1st FITA Round National Para-Archery Championships, held at Amravati (Maharashtra).  The Goa team was represented by Mangesh Kuttikar and Rachel Selva Dhanaraj.

CHURCHILL BROTHERS BEAT MUMBAI FC 3-1

MARGAO: Kayne Vincent came off from the bench to score a brace to guide Churchill Brothers to an emphatic 3-1 victory over Mumbai FC in a round 18 encounter of I-League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, here on Wednesday.

Goa Police enter Lolyekar semis

POINGUINNIM: Goa Police beat Sportsweek by 125 runs and entered the semi-finals of Nanda J Lolyekar 30th rolling trophy all Goa seasoned ball cricket tournament at Nirakar Maidan Dapot, Mashem, on Sunday.

Dempo face Mohun Bagan

PANJIM: “The boys are all geared up to face Mohun Bagan and they know the importance of that match on Thursday as dominating and getting a positive result out of that game is crucial to our chances of being back in contention for the I-League title,” asserted Dempo SC head coach Armando Colaco on Tuesday.

Dempo take on Bagan at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on March 10 in a round 18 match but Armando sounded confident that his players are keyed up for the big game.

Sangolda Lightning in Aldona finals

MAPUSA: Sangolda Lightning sports club moved into the finals of Aldona Cup Soccer with a comfortable 2-0 win over Nerul sports club at Quitula grounds on Saturday.

Candolim Sports Club enter finals

MAPUSA: Candolim sports club booked their place into the finals of Laxmi & Subha Memorial trophy, organized by Nerul sports club, with a 4-2 win via tie-breaker over Sangolda Lightning, at Nerul grounds on Friday.

Milagres, Sesa FA share spoils

MAPUSA: Milagres Sports Club, Mapusa erased the first-goal deficit to hold Sesa Football Academy Sanquelim 1-1 and share a point in the GFA’s Second Division League match played at Duler grounds, here on Saturday.

Bagan beat Viva Kerala 2-1

CALCUTTA: Mohun Bagan came back to winning ways after five consecutive stalemates after they successfully scored a 2-1 victory over Viva Kerala in a round 17 match played at the Salt Lake Stadium here today. Muritala Ali and Jose Barreto scored the goals for Mohun Bagan, while Sabeeth scored a late consolation goal for the Kerala outfit.

Dempo beat ONGC

KOLHAPUR: An 84th minute strike by Ranti Martins saw defending champions Dempo Sports Club edging past ONGC by a solitary goal in a round 17 I-League match played at the Sahu Maharaj grounds, here on Saturday.

Dempo’s Ranti among AFC Cup top-scorers

PANJIM: Dempo Sports Club’s prolific Nigerian striker Ranti Martins has already scored heaps of goals for his Indian club at various domestic competitions. But his prolonged stint at the champion Indian club and their consistent appearances at the AFC competitions, has also ensured that the Nigerian is among the top-scorers in AFC Cup.

INFANT JESUS HIGH SCHOOL COLVA BEATS MAHINDRA YOUTH 2-0

VASCO: Infant Jesus High School, Colva emerged Goa Champs after defeating Assagao Union High School, Assagao 2-0 in the finals of Mahindra Youth Football Challenge (MYFC) Under-14 Schools Football Tournament-cum-Talent Hunt organised by Goa Football Association at Tilak Maidan, Vasco, on Saturday.

Sangolda Makes its way in Aldona Cup semis

MAPUSA: Sangolda Lightning made their way into the semi-finals of the Aldona Cup 2011 organised by Quitula Sports Club with expense of neighbours Saligao Sporting Club following a 2-0 win at Quitula grounds, on Sunday.

Salgaocar beat ONGC 5-0

PANJIM: League leaders Salgaocar maintained their lead at the top of the points table with a resounding 5-0 win over ONGC in their 16th round match of the I-League played at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Sunday.

NIZ GOENKAR FOOTBALL TEAM CREATES WAVES IN OMAN

Friday the 25th was an exciting day for Indians and especially Goan football enthusiasts in Oman with 8 teams vying to battle it out for glory. The turnout for the One Day 11-A-Side Football tournament was a good one and the competition stiff with a series of thrills and spills at the Qurum football ground.

Calangute XI beat PEC 7-0

PANJIM: In round two of the quarterfinal league of the ongoing State Hockey Men’s Championship, organised by the Association for Control of Hockey in Goa, title contenders Calangute XI walloped Ponda Engineering College 7-0 at Don Bosco’s Oratory grounds, Panjim, on Saturday.

Salgaocar take on ONGC today

MARGAO: Top-placed Salgaocar will have to be at their cautious best when they take on ONGC on Sunday in the return match of the I-League, at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda.  ONGC, which has the distinction of being the first team to beat East Bengal and holding the fancied Churchill Brothers and Pune FC to draws, makes them a dangerous side and a difficult team to beat.

Auxilium, Loyola, Infant Jesus and Assagao Union in semi-finals

PANJIM: Auxilium High School, Caranzalem, Loyola High School, Infant Jesus and Assagao Union booked their place in the semi-finals of Mahindra Youth Football Challenge (MYFC) Under-14 Schools Football Tournament-cum-Talent Hunt organised by Goa Football Association at Tilak Maidan, Vasco, on Tuesday.

Nerul enter Aldona Cup semi-finals

MAPUSA: Nerul Sports Club made their way into the semi-finals of Aldona Cup 2011, organised by Quitula Sports Club after they got the better of Milagres Sports Club by a 2-1 margin at Quitula grounds, today. Nerul surged ahead in the 5th minute itself through a strike from Abdul Kader.

MES College lift varsity cricket title

PANJIM: MES College, Zuari Nagar won the inter-college cricket championships, defeating GVM’s College by 11 runs in an exciting final played at University grounds.

Nagoa Sporting in quarter-finals

MAPUSA: Nagoa Sporting Club fought their way to a nervous 4-3 win via tie-breaker over Wilred Leisure, Curtorim to enter the quarter-finals of Benaulikar Memorial Soccer, organised by Nerul Sports Club at Nerul grounds, today.

Loyola beat St Andrew’s 3-0

PANJIM: Loyola High School, Margao defeated St Andrew’s Institute, Vasco 3-0 to move into quarter-finals of Mahindra Youth Football Challenge (MYFC) Under-14 Schools Football Tournament-cum-Talent Hunt, organised by GFA at Tilak Maidan, Vasco, on Monday.

Dempo to play ‘home’ ties at Pune

PANJIM: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has made it compulsory that clubs playing even in their group stages of AFC Cup should host matches under floodlights this season.  With India’s champion club Dempo Sports Club now set to play their opening game of the AFC Cup 2011 on March 1 against Yemen’s Al Tilal, they have no option but to look elsewhere as their home venue in Goa – Nehru stadium, Fatorda – is devoid of proper arrangements for floodlights to host an international football match, in the present case the AFC Cup.

ST. ANDREW, INFANT JESUS AND DON BOSCO MARCH FORWARD

PANJIM: St Andrew's Institute, Vasco scored a solitary goal victory over Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Cortalim to move into the second round of Mahindra Youth Football Challenge U-14 school football tournament-cum-talent hunt.

STEFFI AND TALASHA WIN BRONZE

PANJIM: Steffi Cardoso won the bronze in shot put at the National Games in Ranchi on Thursday. Goa bagged yet another bronze with Talasha Prabhu being the medal winner in 50m butterfly stroke. The toal number of medals won by Goa has gone to 10 in all.

BZSD FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO HAVE SEVEN TEAMS

PANJIM: The Bardez Zone Second Division football league will have seven teams, after Laxmi Prasad and Saligao United were kept out following a decision by the GFA Executive Committee here on Thursday.

INTER MILAN DEFEATS FIORENTINA 2-1

ROME: Inter Milan kept up their title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Fiorentina on Wednesday.

An own goal from Michele Camporese gave the champions the lead before Manuel Pasquale's cross trickled over the line to restore parity.

Calangute beat Corps of Signals 3-2

MAPUSA: Calangute Association survived a late scare before getting the better of Corps of Signals 3-2 in the GFA’s First Division League match played at Poriat grounds, Calangute on Tuesday.

ST. ANTHONY MOVES INTO FINALS

MAPUSA: St Anthony’s High School, Monte Guirim emerged champions of the U-14 boys North District inter- school hockey, organised by DYSA with a 3-1 drubbing of Fr Agnel High School, Pilar in the finals played at Peddem Sports Complex, today.

CALANGUTE MPT DRAW 1-1

MAPUSA: Calangute Association failed to make the most of their home advantage as they played out s 1-1 draw against Mormugao Port Trust Sports Club in the GFA First Division League at Poriat grounds, on Wednesday.

UNITY HIGH SCHOOL 2ND IN UNDER 17 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

VALPOI: Unity High school, Valpoi secured second place in Under 17 football tournament organised by DSYA at District level after being defeated by Progress High school in final at Peddem.

CACULO CHARGERS EDGE OUT FOMENTO FLAMINGOS IN BADMINTON

PANJIM: Caculo Chargers emerged champions of the Pro Badminton League Team Championship event, organised by Panjim Badminton Club in association with the Sports Authority of Goa.  In the finals held at Indoor Stadium, Campal-Panjim, the Chargers edged out hot favourites Fomento Flamingos 3-2 in a pulsating and nail-biting encounter.

SALGAOCAR SPORTS CLUB AND AIR INDIA STAY DRAW 1-1

KOLHAPUR: In an entertaining round 13 encounter, Air India and Salgaocar Sports Club dished out a 1-1 draw played at Sahu Maharaj grounds at Kolhapur on Thursday.  In an action-packed first half, both the teams got equal opportunities to score but failed to get the finishing act right. In the 20th minute of the match, Air India midfielder Sukhvinder Singh took a shot which just missed the post by a whisker.

DEMPO BEAT VIVA KERALA 2-0

KANNUR: Viva Kerala’s misery in the I-League 2010-11 continued as the home team was beaten 2-0 by the reigning league champions Dempo SC in a round 13 match at Jawahar Municipal Stadium, here on Thursday.

Defending Champs Dempo will take on Viva Kerala

KANNUR: Defending champions Dempo Sports Club will take on Viva Kerala at Jawahar stadium, here, tomorrow in the 13th round I-League encounter.  After 12 matches, Dempo have 19 points, with five wins and four draws, while Viva Kerala have eight points, with one win and five draws.

Ponda Footballers beat Rising Star of Madkai to Enter Semi Finals

PANJIM: Ponda Footballers defeated Rising Star of Madkai 7-6 via the tie-breaker and enter the semi-finals of Madkai Panchayat Cup football, played at Madkai Panchayat grounds. At end of regular time, the scores were tied at 1-1.

PES, Fr. Agnel College win Inter College Volleyballs

PANJIM: PES College of Arts and Science, Ponda and Fr Agnel College, Pilar won the inter-college volleyball championships in men’s and women’s section respectively.