PANJIM: Sporting Clube de Goa were held to a 1-1 draw in a fierce battle by Dempo Sports Club in the U-19 I-League, organised by All India Football Federation, at Don Bosco ground, Panjim on Tuesday.
Both goals came before the lemon break.
Sporting Clube took the lead after just seven minutes when Mauvin Borges sprinted down the right flank before delivering a perfectly weighted cross for James Fernandes to tuck into the back of the net.
It did not take long for Dempo to be back on level terms, with Jayson Lucas finding the back of the net after a good build up.
Sporting Clube dominated the ball possession, but could not find any way through a stubborn Dempo defence.
Mauvin came ever so close for the Flaming Oranje when he was put through, but his chip flickered off the cross bar.
After the interval, Sporting Clube continued to dominate, but were frustratingly crowded out on approaching the opponents goal.
In the end both teams had to be content with a point each.
Sporting Clube are on five points from five games while Dempo are on three points from seven matches.
