Preparations are going in the right direction ahead of the Sub-Junior nationals final round in Delhi starting in April. Eight boys from the team have been selected for the India U-14 national camp and if they are further selected would be unavailable for the final round.
The members also reviewed the performance of the Goa Santosh Trophy team and lauded the side for making it into the semi-finals of the coveted trophy after a gap of five years although the Alfred Fernandes coached side lost in extra time to eventual winners Services by a solitary own goal.
The Technical Development Plan and the Marketing Plan under the FIFA State Development Plan for the State associations were laid out and shared with the committee. It was decided to share the same with FIFA and AIFF for their feedback and approval before implementation plans were drawn up.
It was also decided to show-cause those players playing in unregistered tournaments, based on credible video evidence submitted by sources. It was also decided to ask all clubs to submit their entry forms well in time.
The Competitions Sub-Committee will meet with the Match Commissioners in a joint meeting to chalk out the expected duties for the upcoming season. Plans have already be put in place to chalk out the marketing and planning for the upcoming season with the Goa Pro League and other tournaments expected to undergo major face-lifts.
The Committee also set the ball rolling on the women’s League by approving the Senior Women’s League for the coming season. A visit by the Tibet Women’s football team in May was approved and the squad is expected to play with the Goa Women’s State team.
The matters related to the various protests and appeals filed by clubs were referred to the appropriate sub-committees for decision.
It was also decided to ask all organisers of inter-village tournaments to submit the entry forms of all participating teams before the final approval from Goa Football Association was obtained.
