MAPUSA: Arthur Papas’ Dempo Sports Club will be raring to go as they take on newly promoted Vasco Sports Club in the opening match of Goa Football Association’s Goa Professional League on August 15, at Duler Stadium, here, at 4 p.m.
So far, the GFA has released only fixtures of the first five rounds out of the total nine.
Football enthusiasts, especially from Bardez, will have a reason to celebrate as the venue will host the entire tournament on the synthetic surface on daily basis.
On August 16, packed crowds are expected as Bardez heavyweights, Tuff Laxmi Prasad Sports Club will lock horns with Goa Velha Sports Club.
Defending champions, Sporting Clube de Goa will open their campaign against Salgaocar Football Club on the next day.
The Flaming Oranje defeated their rivals 2-1 in the first leg while the teams settled for a 1-1 draw in the second meeting.
Sesa Football Academy will have to start cautiously against Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim on August 18 while last season’s runners-up Churchill Brothers Sports Club prepare to take on another new comers Calangute Association.
The Calangute outfit had only few days of preparation after Wilred Leisure Sports Club pulled out of the tournament.
With only few days for preparation, Calangute Association are working tirelessly under new coach Gavin Araujo.
