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New entrants Goan FC will lock horns with Guardian Angel Sports Club in the inaugural game of the Goa Sevens Premier League (GSPL) Season 2, organised by Ambelim Sports Club and Goa Sevens, in association with Goa Football Association at Ambelim Sports Complex, Ambelim on Saturday, April 28.
The second season will witness a total of 12 teams which will battle it out for the honours. This year’s edition will also play host to Women’s Sevens Football Festival simultaneously which will start from Sunday, April 29.
Clifford Miranda, coach of Goan FC said, “I’ve played this format last year and it is very interesting. The number of players is less but at the end of the day football is football and we will continue with the same mentality. Our boys are new to this format but this won’t stop us and we will go ahead and try for all
three points.”
This shorter format of football will be played on a smaller playing area which will also bring out the best skills from all the players. “The sevens format is a bit different from the normal format that we usually play, but we do have a good squad and let’s see how tomorrow’s game goes,” said Remus Rechmadas, Manager of Guardian Angel side ahead of their clash against the Goan outfit.
Remus also added that the Goan FC is a strong team. “The Goan FC is an all-round and strong team and we look forward to an exciting clash against them,” he said. “Anything that is beneficial for the players and football is welcome and it is great to see all teams participating. We will play for a win,” Clifford added.
Meanwhile, defending champions SCC Cavelossim will clash with FC Bardez in their first game on April 29 while Panjim Footballers will play against Vasco SC on April 30. All the matches will be played under floodlights. The group phase will be played in a league format wherein the top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals slated to be held from May 10-13. The semi-finals will be played on May 14-15 while the final will be held on May 17.
PLAYING TODAY
Goan FC vs Guardian Angel SC, Ambelim Sports Complex, Ambelim, 7.30 pm
