Dempo rally to hold Salgaocar
HERALD REPORTER
VASCO, NOV 26
Dempo Sports Club came from behind to hold Salgaocar Sports Club 1-1 in Kingfisher Professional League, at Tilak Maidan, Vasco, on Friday.
Dempo continue their lead on the league table with 21 points while Churchill Brothers are trailing with one point on second position. Salgaocar Sports Club are at third place with 19 points in their kitty.
The games witnessed a goal each in each halves. Striker Ryuji Sueoka scored for Salgaocar in the first half, while Cliffton Gonsalves equalised in the second half for Dempo.
Assessing Salgaocar’s intensity, they were in no mood to settle for a draw. Salgaocar attained success in the 28th minute when striker Ryuji Sueoka perfectly headed the ball home off a free kick from midfielder Rocus Lamare.
In the second half, a defence error cost Salgaocar dearly when defender Irungbam failed to clear an easy ball which was stanched by substitute Joe Rodrigues and served to Cliffton Gonsalves, who perfectly struck the net in the 71st minute for Dempo.
Earlier, Kalu Ogba served a perfect cross from the edge of line but timely tapping from Godwin Franco, missed the pole narrowly.
However, Salgaocar too had their chance to double the lead but Thoe Singh and Ryuji Sueoka’s shots were saved by the keeper.
