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.

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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.