Sporting Clube created many chances but failed to capitalize as Dempo custodian Alison Fernandes came to his sides rescue on a number of occasions.
Sumit Ghosh was unfortunate in the first half for Sporting Clube as his free-kick hit the crossbar and moments later, missed to score from an ideal position after Akeraj Martins and James Fernandes did the spade work. Sumit’s misfortune continued as the latter’s header from a free-kick trickle missed the target narrowly.
In the second session, James was guilty of missing a sitter from hand-shaking distance and as the game progressed his powerful shot was pushed on to the post by the Dempo goalkeeper.
In the closing stages, Dempo started to turn the tables with some quick attacks going forward. Vinit Bugde nearly broke the deadlock when his shot had the Sporting Goa flapping to turn the ball away to safety. At the death, Vinit’s stinging volley was just wide of the mark.
