PANJIM: Goa Football Association President Churchill Alemao was ecstatic with the Goa’s performance following their 14-0 win the last group game against Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
“Goa did exactly what was expected of them topping the group with a clean record of 3 victories. The players deserve a big pat on their backs for their splendid performance. We are also proud of head coach Levino Hambo for the way he has moulded the team at such a short notice.Coach Severino, manager Johncy, physio Laura de Miranda also deserve our congratulations for the hard work they put in.”
“They all must keep in mind that the real test starts from now on with the main draw and Goa has the capacity and capability to further raise their game to several notches higher,” added Churchill.
“Talent abounds in the Goa squad so with greater efforts combined with greater coordination and team work we shall have to exert to whatever limits are needed to grab the prestigious Santosh Trophy. We need also the support and prayers from all our football fans and public at large to scale the peak. The technical staff has the capacity and capabilities to reach the peak. Hard work, perseverance and a fighting spirit to win is all that I ask if the squad, said Churchill echoing the sentiments of the entire executive committee and the clubs.
Churchill stressed even as he exhorted them to leave no stone unturned in the tough task ahead. The real test starts now, so let’s get prepared now with a sharp plan to be prepared by head coach Levino Pereira.
“Excellent performance. Proud of all of you. You have stamped the seal of authority of Goan football”, asserted GFA President Churchill Alemao.
