PANAJI
Dempo SC registered crucial win to keep Group B alive till the final matchday in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 National Group Stage at the Reliance Corporate Ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Before the game against Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Dempo SC direly needed the three points to stay in contention for the RFDL National Championship and left their all on the pitch to register a much-required win. In the 20th minute, Swavel Cristiano Furtado capitalised on a mistake from Mohun Bagan Super Giant skipper Amandeep in the danger area. The midfielder went for a first-time shot and the ball took a deflection to beat the goalkeeper from the edge of the box.
The Golden Eagles showed more intent with their attacking moves and bore the fruit in the 50th minute. Sairon Albuquerque delivered a pin-point cross from a free-kick near the half-way line. Rahul Peter Rodrigues was left unmarked in the box and headed it past Mohun Bagan Super Giant goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey to make it 2-0. The Goan side kept hold of the scoreline despite relentless attacking from the Mariners to get back into the game, and registered three crucial points.
