MARGAO
In an exciting exhibition match between Salgaocar Legends and Dempo Veterans at Santa Cruz Ground, several prominent football figures showcased their skills. Players like Derrick Pereira, Franky Barero, Jules Alberto, S Venkatesh, Bruno Coutinho, Brahamand Shanvalkar, Vicky Sharma, Satish Kumar, Orlando Viegas, Samir Naik, Avertano Furtado, Alvito D Cunha, Elvis Goes, Alex Ambrose, and Gasper Crasto were part of the thrilling encounter.
With football rapidly gaining popularity among the youth in Goa, these former stars continue to inspire a new generation of budding footballers. Both teams, known for their remarkable skills, moves, and records, displayed vintage football despite their years.
The match was filled with excitement, with Orlando Viegas of Dempo and Alvito D Cunha of Salgaocar proving to be constant threats in the opposition's defense. The second half was equally thrilling, but the match ended in a goalless draw, with neither side able to secure a winner. As a result, both teams were declared joint winners.
Rev. Fr. Richard Pinheiro, the chief guest, presented the prizes, while Shivanand Salgaocar, president of Salgaocar FC, expressed his joy in seeing his former players exhibit the same speed, stamina, and skill that made them legends in their prime.
