-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | | | | Watch this space for more details | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dempo downs Salgaocar, maintains top slot; Vasco beats MPT
Margao, Dec 23 (UNI): A fine brace by Nigerian forward Renty Martin guided formidable Dempo Sports Club to edge past Salgaocar Sports Club 2-1 to maintain their top position in the Hutch Goa Professional Football League Championship at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda here today. Martin scored in the 16th and 43rd minute, while the sole Salgaocar goal came from Fabio Posses. Dempo is now leading the table with 25 points from eight wins and a draw from nine outings, while Salgaocar remained on the same 15 points from 12 outings. In an evenly balanced first session, Dempo shot into the lead in the 16th minute through Martin. Joauim Ambraches unleashed a shot that rival goalkeeper Juje Siddhi could not grab well and it rebounded towards Martin, who pounced upon the opportunity and shot into the net. 1-0. The lead did not last long as Salgoacar restored the parity in the 20th minute through Posses, whose direct free kick found the net 1-1. Dempo consolidated their lead two minutes before the breather. Martin tapped the ball into the net off a well measured pass received from Jules Alberto Dias 2-1. The second half did not witness much of action as the play was restricted to mid-field for the major part. Dempo's midfielder Climax Lawrence received the Timex man of the match award. In the other match played at Tilak Ground, Arlem sponsored Vasco Sports Club blanked bottom placed MPT by 2-0 and earned full points. After a barren first half, Vasco scored two goals through Anthony Pereira in the 60th minute and Francis Fernandes in the 85th minute. Vasco, with this win, jumped to the second spot with 18 points from 10 matches. MPT remained at the bottom with one point. MPT's only consolation was that its goalkeeper Agnelo Noranha was adjudged as the Timex man of the match. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------