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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Dempo prove too strong for Dempo Juniors in Monsoon Football Premier League title clash
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Dempo SC and Dempo Juniors during the final on Sunday Panaji: Dempo Sports Club had little trouble sweeping aside the challenge of Dempo Juniors 6-1 to emerge champions in the inaugural U-20 Monsoon Football Premier League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Sunday. Dempo SC were the favourites for the title after their impressive run since the start of the tournament and lived up to the top billing in the title clash. Vishal Chawan netted a brace for the winners, while Favio Martins, Pradip Kullu, Swavel Furtado and Murphy Fernandes scored a goal each. At the other end, Topan Minz scored the consolation goal for Dempo Juniors. Dempo were in unstoppable form scoring 20 goals in four matches. Murphy and Vishal top-scored with six goals each, while Pradip was among the consistent performers. The juniors scored 12, with Ashon Vaz and Jonathan Silva giving a good account of themselves. "I am very happy that both the teams made it to the final,' said coach Pradip Chopdekar. 'The boys showed fantastic character and displayed good quality football . I am fortunate to have hardworking technical staff, always there for the betterment of the club. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The management too provided constant support.' Earlier for the third-place prize, Guardian Angel SC got the better of Sporting Clube de Goa 2-1 in the tiebreaker after being locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time. Organised by the Goa Football Association (GFA) in collaboration with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Social Welfare Trust, the Goa Monsoon Premier Football League aimed to put the focus back on youth, besides promoting monsoon tourism in the state through integrated cultural experiences. In this tournament, a maximum of six players, including a goalkeeper, were allowed on the field with the squad size being 10 players. Rolling substitutions were allowed during the two halves of 20 minutes each. The League is the brainchild of V.P.V. Yugka Murrthy, trustee of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and vice president (South India) of the Indo-Latin American Chamber of Commerce. 'This (6-a-side) version of the game is loved a lot,' said Murrthy. 'Look at cricket and how it has evolved: from long-drawn Test matches to ODI and now T20. People need more entertainment, quicker results. We organised this tournament for under-20 players because there is a need to focus on the youth.' Murrthy said the next edition of the tournament will have 32 teams, besides some foreign additions. 'We already have about five inquiries from foreign clubs. Goa is the perfect venue for football,' he said.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
It's Dempo vs Dempo in Monsoon Premier League final
Dempo Sports Club goalkeeper collects the ball ahead of a Guardian Angel striker during their match at Duler Football Stadium, Mapusa, on Saturday Mapusa: The final of the Goa Monsoon Premier Football League at the Duler Football Stadium in Mapusa will see familiar opponents taking on each other. Infact, they bear the same name: Dempo SC against Dempo Juniors. Dempo SC registered a hard fought 2-1 win against Guardian Angel SC to make it to the title clash. The winners scored through Nash Fernandes and Pradip Kullu, while Mejoice Goes pulled a goal back for Guardian Angel. In the other semifinal, Dempo Juniors put it across Sporting Clube de Goa 2-1. Prince Figuiredo opened the account for Sporting Clube but Dempo fought back with goals from Topan Minij and Jonathan Silva. Organised by the Goa Football Association (GFA) in collaboration with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Social Welfare Trust, the Goa Monsoon Premier Football League, an under-20 tournament, aims to put the focus back on youth, besides promoting monsoon tourism in the state through integrated cultural experiences.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Two SAFF medals, two different memories for Jodric
Panaji: Jodric Abranches ' ability to learn and adapt is making him one of the more promising younger footballers from Goa. At just 17-years-old, the Dempo SC centre-back has attracted attention with his stellar performance in India's title-winning campaign at the SAFF U-19 Championships at Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, recently. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Verna resident played in all of India's four games in the tournament, including the final where they edged past Bangladesh in a nervy penalty shootout. 'Jodric was ready to learn and adapt,' coach Bibiano Fernandes told TOI. 'In the future, he can be one of the best defenders Goa and India will have. He has composure, game reading, anticipation. He can surely be part of important teams.' The gold at the SAFF U-19 Championships was a satisfying one for Jodric but it wasn't his first. Not many know that he had already won a SAFF title being part of the U-17 side coached by Ishfaq Ahmed last season. But though he returned home with his first international medal, he hardly played any minutes. Jodric learned from that experience and knew what he had to do to circle a starting role. 'I worked harder and proved what I am capable of,' said Jodric. 'I was never demotivated. I realised I had to step up my game.' His performance has earned him praise from his coach, though he will do well not to get carried away. The youngster has been supported by his club with coach Pradeep Chopdekar having the biggest influence since he joined the residential academy. 'I have been with coach Pradeep for a long time and he has helped me a lot. Because of his hard work, I am a better player. It has been a good experience,' said Jodric. When Jodric was called up for the U-19 probables, he was well prepared. Of the 50-odd players who were summoned, Jodric cut into the final squad of 23 without breaking into sweat. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Being part of the India junior teams in the last two seasons has been a boost to Jodric's career. Coach Bibiano's return to India coaching set up has proved to be an additional blessing. 'I like coach (Bibiano) very much. It was good for me with him. I like his tactics and everything he teaches. My next goal is to play in the ISL and represent the senior national team one day,' said Jodric.
