MARGAO
The Goan football fraternity celebrated India's ninth SAFF title as the Blue Tigers beat Kuwait on penalties."Very happy! Not just with the result but the way we performed. Need to build on this, hopefully, there will be continuity in the process," said Derrick Pereira former Salgaocar coach.
"Congratulations! Proud moment for us all Indians, definitely well deserved victory the way the team has played in the whole tournament. Lots more to come if the boys continue to play with the same spirit," said Franky Baretto, former India defender.
"It’s a fantastic moment. When you are the favourite, it’s always a challenge to live up to that billing & India did it beautifully," said Clifford Miranda, former head coach of Odisha FC.
"It was an expected victory even though it went to the penalty shootout. I think we should give full credit to the boys and coaches. I am happy our own Mahesh Gawli also excelled in guiding the team during the tournament," said Elvis Gomes, ex-GFA president.
“I’m very happy, we really deserved this. Our own Mahesh Gawli made India and Goa proud," said Raymond D'Souza, GFDC coach.
